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Juneteenth became a federal holiday two years ago What does the day commemorate?

Monday marks the second year that Juneteenth will be commemorated as a federal holiday, providing Americans the chance to celebrate the end of slavery

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Juneteenth is Monday Here s what to know about the federal holiday

Monday marks the second year that Juneteenth will be commemorated as a federal holiday, providing Americans the chance to celebrate the end of slavery

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Juneteenth at Emory 2023

EMORY, Va. — Messages of welcoming, inclusion and unity took the stage on Saturday as the Emory & Henry College community gathered to celebrate the school’s second Juneteenth Freedom Festival

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Macon celebrates their 31st Juneteenth Freedom Festival

Juneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday for the last two years but in Macon they've been celebrating it for over 30 years.

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Metro Detroiters celebrate at Juneteenth Freedom Fest in Eastern Market

People headed to Eastern Market to support Black-owned small businesses and celebrate Juneteenth.

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