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LA County communities celebrate the history of heft of Juneteenth
The celebration in Leimert Park, billed as a âBlack Family Reunion,â included many of the emotions that come with family reunions: hugs and kisses, shouts of joy, laughter and, of course, tears rooted in the past but also in happiness in being together in the present.
What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.
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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, TexasA photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...
Ohio History Connection staff member Valerie Boyer celebrates Juneteenth by dancing with children at a Juneteenth celebration ...
Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national ...
Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central ...
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Ohio History Connection's Valerie Boyer on Juneteenth's origin. She is a Galveston, Texas, native.
The Texas African American Museum celebrated Juneteenth with an event featuring food, activities, and community.
The free, 25-minute music and dance program, "Remembering Juneteenth," will begin at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in Alamo Plaza.
Leah Frazier's dream of merging fashion with heritage launched four years ago, bringing together local and national designers ...
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