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Thank you, God : Lakeland makes Juneteenth an official, paid city holiday for its workers

The decision comes after months of pressure. The holiday marks the day Union soldiers told enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that slavery was over.

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We need representation : Loss of Black voice on Lakeland commission of concern

For the first time in more than 55 years, Lakeland is on the verge of not having a Black person serve on the city commission.

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Juneteenth Arts and Film Festival debuts Saturday at Polk State College Lakeland

Juneteenth Arts and Film Festival debuts Saturday at Polk State College Lakeland
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Juneteenth Arts and Film Festival to screen 4 films Saturday

The first Juneteenth Florida Arts and Film Festival will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Polk State College s Lakeland Campus.

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In states where Juneteenth is still not a day off, activists see a missed opportunity

It has been one year since Juneteenth became a federal holiday, but in roughly half of the country it is still not an official day off.

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