Juneteenth

2024 - 6 - 19

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Unity

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Discover the significance of Juneteenth and how it brings Americans together to commemorate freedom and unity. Learn more about the history and celebrations around this important day!

Juneteenth, the American celebration of freedom, holds great importance in recognizing the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. President Joe Biden made history by declaring Juneteenth a national holiday on June 17, 2021, marking a significant step in acknowledging the nation's history of slavery.

Opal Lee, the dedicated activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, played a pivotal role in advocating for its federal recognition. Her efforts highlight that Juneteenth is not just a Black holiday but a day for all Americans to reflect on and honor the struggles and achievements of the African American community.

Events and celebrations surrounding Juneteenth serve as a platform to showcase the resilience and ongoing endeavors of Black Americans in their pursuit of freedom. From music festivals to educational opportunities, cities across the United States come together to commemorate this historic day.

As we commemorate the liberation of enslaved individuals on the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth, it serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards equality and the importance of unity in embracing diversity and eradicating the remnants of slavery.

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Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black ... (Ohio Capital Journal)

Students often say they're not learning much about slavery beyond the suffering and harsh conditions. But educators can incorporate Juneteenth in ...

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Juneteenth: American celebration of freedom (Air Force Link)

President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a national holiday June 17, 2021,

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Juneteenth isn't just a Black holiday. It's for all Americans (Texas Public Radio)

Opal Lee, the activist known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, worked hard to see it become a federal holiday. NPR's Michel Martin reflects on why it's a ...

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Juneteenth reflection: Liberation and ... (Presbyterian Church (USA))

Today we recognize the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth and celebrate the liberation of enslaved African Americans from chattel slavery in the United States.

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“Freedom Then, Freedom Now”: Ithaca Celebrates Juneteenth (Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun)

Ithaca's Juneteenth celebration highlights the achievements and ongoing efforts of Black Americans in pursuit of freedom since the first Juneteenth ...

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Juneteenth events to celebrate around Iowa • Iowa Capital Dispatch (Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Organizations and cities across Iowa are celebrating Juneteenth with music festivals, learning opportunities and more.

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Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Juneteenth (United States Mission to the United Nations)

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a profound day in American history that marks the end of slavery in the United States. On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom ...

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Students raise flag in honor of the national Juneteenth holiday (KPBS)

A group of San Diego Unified students raised a Juneteenth flag over the district's headquarters Tuesday in honor of the national holiday celebrating the end ...

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What's open and closed for Juneteenth? See which stores and ... (CBS News)

June 19th marks the third consecutive year as a federally recognized United States holiday. Some services and stores may be closed today to commemorate it.

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What Is Open and Closed on Juneteenth 2024? Get the Full List (Today.com)

On that date in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas to inform 250,000 enslaved people across the state that they were free — slavery ...

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Juneteenth 2024: What's open, what's closed today (June 19, 2024 ... (al.com)

June 19th – known as Juneteenth – is a federal holiday. That means government offices will be closed, as will banks and the post office.

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“It means freedom”: People come together for Juneteenth prayer event (KAIT)

Several people ...

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Here's how San Antonio celebrated Juneteenth 2024 (KSAT San Antonio)

Wednesday marked Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and announced that enslaved people in the United States were free.

'Grandmother of Juneteenth' Opal Lee discusses her work to solidify ... (NPR)

Opal Lee, an activist for the Juneteenth holiday, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Lee about the holiday ...

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North Texans walk with activist Opal Lee to celebrate Juneteenth (Houston Public Media)

Forth Worth activist and grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee led North Texans in a 2.5-mile walk to commemorate the end of slavery in Texas after the Civil ...

Mayor Breed on Juneteenth | San Francisco (City and County of San Francisco)

San Francisco, CA — Today, Mayor London N. Breed issued the following statement on Juneteenth: “Juneteenth marks a day not just to commemorate the end of ...

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation For Juneteenth In June 2024 (Office of the Texas Governor)

On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Major General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 in Texas, implementing the Emancipation Proclamation from two years ...

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Burnett-Eaton Museum Foundation hosts third annual Juneteenth ... (WECT)

Speakers gave ...

Observing Juneteenth with a reading of the Emancipation ... (NPR)

For Juneteenth on Morning Edition, professor Nathan Connolly reflects on the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation, and NPR staff voice the document in ...

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Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Resilience (Travis Air Force Base)

Juneteenth, observed as a federal holiday on June 19th since 2021, is a day of profound historical and cultural significance for the United States.,

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Reflections on Juneteenth (Reason)

Juneteenth celebrates a great American achievement, and a triumph for the nation's Founding principles. Also, the culture war over the holiday is lame, ...

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