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the Juneteenth Federal Holiday Survived Trump's War on DEI

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Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and has a history going back to the 1860s.

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What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

Syracuse.com · 1h

Juneteenth history: How June 19 became America’s newest federal holiday

Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July."

Juneteenth Celebrations in Basin

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Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and History

What does it truly mean to be free The answer to this question resonates deeply within the story of Juneteenth, a day that memorializes both a historical

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See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.

As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday in years past.

Juneteenth Celebrations in the Basin

Juneteenth celebrations have kicked off in Odessa and Midland and will continue through Sunday, June 22nd. June 19 marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom,

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Juneteenth endures even as the rest of Black history is under attack by Trump and GOP. Here’s why.

It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell ...

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Black is beautiful: See the rich visual history of Juneteenth in Michigan

Since Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, its recognition has continued to grow in Michigan and nationally too. The ...

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‘Black joy and resilience’ take center stage at Southern California’s Juneteenth events

Though some worry over the federal pushback against DEI, community members say there is a renewed focus to recognize Black ...

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Juneteenth in Colorado Springs: Celebrating History and Community

Join us in Colorado Springs for a vibrant Juneteenth celebration that honors history and inspires unity. From a three-day ...

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'Freedom is about choices': dedication of historic Oak Bluffs site coincides with Juneteenth

This Friday, the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard will welcome the Dragonfly House as its 41st historic ...

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Juneteenth 2025: Celebrating Resilience, Joy And Resistance Despite Racial Justice Backlash

From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...

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Google marks Juneteenth 2025 with a Doodle

Google marked Juneteenth Thursday with a Google Doodle crafted to represent both African American heritage and culture, and ...

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Seven Masterpieces to Commemorate Juneteenth

Artists and writers from around the world have conveyed black people’s struggles, triumphs and contributions to American ...

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