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Juneteenth

Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum

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Juneteenth: Sharing the significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality

KHOU 11's second Juneteenth documentary, "Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality," highlights the lasting financial impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans.
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Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate

A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
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LeMoyne-Owen College to host inaugural 'Juneteenth 2021: A Celebration and a Conversation'

Day-long observance will include a bike ride, Juneteenth re-enactment, symposium, and tribute.
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Get ready for a musical Juneteenth celebration at MoSH

‘Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Freedom’ will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2022, on the lawn of the Pink Palace Museum.
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Juneteenth 2022: Here are the events taking place in Memphis

There are numerous events and festivals happening across Memphis this weekend to commemorate Juneteenth.
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Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, on the day's importance

Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, celebrated the national holiday with a special walk in Texas.
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Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, on the day's importance

Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, celebrated the national holiday with a special walk in Texas.
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'Stop killing each other' | Memphis activist reflects on Black Lives Matter protests on Juneteenth

This Juneteenth a Memphis protester says the next step for the black community is more education and rallying to keep its own youth alive.
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Mighty Lights to glow red, black, yellow and green in honor of Juneteenth

You can catch the free light show every half hour after sunset.
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Juneteenth is today: Here's its 150-year history

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 -- but a quarter of a million people in Texas were enslaved for years longer.