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Juneteenth

June 19, or Juneteenth, marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. and celebrates Black culture.

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Grandmother of Juneteenth discusses what the day means
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The grandmother of Juneteenth on what the holiday means for Americans
Americans celebrate Juneteenth amid push for social justice
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Americans celebrate Juneteenth as the push for social justice persists
Juneteenth's evolution into a national holiday
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Juneteenth's evolution into a national holiday and meaningful ways to celebrate
President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday.
The significance of Juneteenth, US's newest federal holiday
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The significance of Juneteenth, US's newest federal holiday
Americans observe Juneteenth with calls for racial justice
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Americans observe Juneteenth with calls for racial justice
Black Tulsa residents mark Juneteenth with sorrow and hope
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Tulsa's Black residents mark Juneteenth holiday amid anxiety about Trump rally
Celebrating Juneteenth amid George Floyd protests
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Celebrating Juneteenth amid George Floyd protests
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