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Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were freed in Texas. Learn about the ...
Watertown Juneteenth will be held on Thursday, June 19, at 4 p.m. at Thompson Park, Watertown, NY, in celebration of the ...
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and ...
People unfamiliar with the occasion may be asking themselves, is there a "right" way to celebrate Juneteenth? For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers.
From statehouse flag-raisings to citywide festivals, Juneteenth is being celebrated across America with pride, reflection, ...
The colourful illumination was more than just a visual spectacle. It served as a glowing tribute to the deep-rooted and time-tested friendship between India and Russia. Russia Day, observed annually ...
Although many people observed the holiday on June 14 at the Juneteenth Festival at Martin Luther King park, there is still more celebrating to come.
Americans have been celebrating July 4th as the country’s Independence Day since the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
June 19 marks Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. It became a ...
Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...
It was a day of celebration and patriotism Saturday as Marshall Elks Lodge No.683 held its annual Flag Day ceremony in ...