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the Juneteenth Federal Holiday Survived Trump's War on DEI

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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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers:

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Juneteenth history: How June 19 became America’s newest federal holiday

Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July."

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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

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Juneteenth 101: The Real Story of Black Freedom and Why the Movement Still Matters

June 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived […] The post ...

What is Juneteenth? The history behind the celebrations this week

Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.

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Google marks Juneteenth 2025 with a Doodle

Google marked Juneteenth Thursday with a Google Doodle crafted to represent both African American heritage and culture, and ...

Juneteenth endures even as the rest of Black history is under attack by Trump and GOP. Here’s why.

It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell ...

Today is Juneteenth, but the state of New Jersey will also celebrate Friday. Here's why

This year marks the fourth year that New Jersey will celebrate Juneteenth as an official state holiday. However, while ...

Juneteenth parade and festival in Austin among 5 family-friendly events in Central Texas

Juneteenth is observed on June 19 and several celebrations are scheduled to take place this weekend, including the Central Texas parade and festival ...

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