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For the first time since Juneteenth was federally recognized, the National Park Service is making entry into all sites free on the holiday. For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth ...
Have questions about Juneteenth, the now-federal holiday celebrated on June 19th? Read this to find out what it is, how it's celebrated, and why it matters.
For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities. It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed ...
Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day or Emancipation Day) is a day to honor and celebrate liberation. Today, the holiday celebrates Black culture, history and life, bringing people ...
The Cumberland County area is gearing up to celebrate Juneteenth. Also known as Freedom Day or Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19 became a federal holiday in 2021 to commemorate the day in 1865 ...
Let Freedom Ring. Juneteenth, a blend of "June" and "Nineteenth," is a 159-year-old holiday that celebrates the liberation of the last group of enslaved African Americans in the U.S.
1. Join a Juneteenth celebration in your town. 2. Read poetry or books celebrating African American culture. 3. Get crafty with Juneteenth-themed art. 4. Visit a museum — either in-person or ...
Here's everything you need to know about the holiday, including when it is, what will be closed and why we celebrate. When is Juneteenth 2024? Juneteenth always falls on June 19.