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The holiday is also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day as it commemorates the end of slavery in America.
The spirit of Juneteenth filled the sanctuary at Pierce Chapel Global Methodist Church, where community members gathered Wednesday morning to honor the history, culture, and ...
From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...
Locals and visitors gathered on Tybee Island to celebrate Juneteenth and commemorate a significant moment in civil rights ...
An investigation is underway after a teen died on Wednesday at a North Augusta home, according to officials. A person in ...
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - For the second year in a row, Mayor Van Johnson lead a one and half mile walk down Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in honor of Juneteenth. Morning Break’s Camille Syed joined the ...
The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is increasingly being embraced through education, ...
Celebrations are being held around the country to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday marking the day in 1865 when Union ...
The Tybee MLK Human Rights Organization hosted its annual Juneteenth wade-in, which honors young black activists who risked ...
Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...
From parades to panels, Dr. Maurice Hobson explores Juneteenth’s cultural meaning and how communities are celebrating across ...
According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated Juneteenth as a permanent paid and/or legal holiday through legislation or ...