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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.
History of Juneteenth ... Juneteenth Festivities and Food ... Juneteenth Celebrations Decline
Juneteenth information Juneteenth shopping ... Welcome to the official site for the:; NATIONAL JUNETEENTH HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN!
Historical information about the holiday Juneteenth. ... In many parts of Texas, ex-slaves purchased land, or "emancipation grounds," for the Juneteenth gathering. Examples include:
Juneteenth Today ... Observance of Juneteenth has traditionally tended towards church-centered celebrations featuring food, fun, and a focus on self-improvement and education by guest speakers.
It's called Juneteenth. In 1980, Juneteenth became an official state holiday - so State employees get off, but not too many other employers recognize it.
Additional reading about Juneteenth: ... Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of over 250,000 slaves at the close of the Civil War. The holiday is based on events that occurred mainly in Texas but is
Juneteenth USA is led by Texas State Representative Al Edwards who wrote and sponsored House Bill 1016, making June 19th, a state holiday. ... Juneteenth USA was established in 1979.
This Juneteenth event--"An Emancipation Celebration" is the largest program of its kind in Northeast Alabama. Activities include Blues and R&B bands, live entertainment, dancing, talent contest,
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