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When, what is Juneteenth? What to know about the origins, history of the federal holiday
Short for “June Nineteenth,” the holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed, on June 19, 1865, History.com says. The troops arrived with the news a full two-and-a-half years after the signing of the proclamation.
According to USA TODAY, branches of Capital One, Bank of America, PNC, Truist, CitiBank, and JPMorgan Chase will be closed on ...
The International African American Museum is getting ready to host thier signature yearly Juneteenth celebration, J.O.Y., or ...
The Statesman has gathered 11 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in ...
The Clay County African American Legacy is hosting its 25th annual Juneteenth celebration in downtown Liberty.
Several Juneteenth activities will be held in Hampton Roads in the days leading up to and shortly after the holiday.
Juneteenth Ohio Festival Genoa Park, 303 West Broad St., Columbus On June 21 and 22, the 28th annual Juneteenth Ohio Festival ...
Ahead of Juneteenth, the AFRO will honor Maryland HBCUs at its annual Juneteenth Breakfast on June 18. Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Morgan State University, University of Maryland ...
June in Indy is about to be hot — parades, block parties, soul music, murals and maybe a little roller disco if you're lucky.
The Juneteenth Foodways Festival in Indianapolis on June 13th will celebrate the culinary heritage of African-American ...
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