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What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday

(CNN) — Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans until recent years.

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These Ann Arbor Underground Railroad conductors helped escaped slaves reach Canada

These Ann Arbor Underground Railroad conductors helped escaped slaves reach Canada
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Celebrating Juneteenth – a Holiday as American as Apple Pie

Celebrating Juneteenth – a Holiday as American as Apple Pie
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Editorial: Juneteenth is an observation worth honoring

Today, June 19, we observe our nation’s newest federal holiday: Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War.

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Growing number of businesses recognizing Juneteenth as paid holiday

The number of companies recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday increased again in 2023, two years after the day was named a federal holiday.

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