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The new Juneteenth federal holiday traces its roots to Galveston, Texas
2 years, 8 months ago

The new Juneteenth federal holiday traces its roots to Galveston, Texas

NPR  

The new Juneteenth federal holiday traces its roots to Galveston, Texas Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Starghill, Jr. for NPR Michael Starghill, Jr. for NPR GALVESTON, Texas — As a blazing sun rises over Galveston Island on the Texas coast, Sam Collins stands on the spot where history happened 157 years ago. Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Starghill, …

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Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here's why that's a big problem
2 years, 8 months ago

Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here's why that's a big problem

NPR  

Companies are selling Juneteenth branded products. Here's why that's a big problem Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images Jon Cherry/Getty Images From store-branded Juneteenth ice cream to Juneteenth-themed paper plates and party supplies, to even selling a Juneteenth watermelon salad, many large companies and brands are facing backlash for their efforts to commemorate the federal holiday signed into …

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Trump changed date of Tulsa rally after black Secret Serviceman told him of Juneteenth holiday
3 years, 8 months ago

Trump changed date of Tulsa rally after black Secret Serviceman told him of Juneteenth holiday

Daily Mail  

Juneteenth has been considered America's 'second independence day' since June 19, 1865, when Union Army General George Granger walked into Galveston and declared the last slaves in Texas free Juneteenth, the day marking the emancipation of slaves in the US, was made a federal holiday last year. President Joe Biden put pen to paper at the White House last June …

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Explainer: With US Prez Joe Biden declaring 19 June a federal holiday, understanding the significance of Juneteenth
3 years, 8 months ago

Explainer: With US Prez Joe Biden declaring 19 June a federal holiday, understanding the significance of Juneteenth

Firstpost  

The vast majority of states recognise Juneteenth as a holiday or a day of recognition, like Flag Day, and most states hold celebrations. This year on 17 June, United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris signed a bill into law declaring 19 June as a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of the Black Americans and the end …

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Candace Owens is slammed online for calling Juneteenth 'soooo lame'
3 years, 8 months ago

Candace Owens is slammed online for calling Juneteenth 'soooo lame'

Daily Mail  

Candace Owens was slammed online for branding Juneteenth 'sooo lame' after it was turned into a federal holiday, and said she'd be celebrating July 4th instead. The 'second Independence Day': The 155-year push to make June 19th a federal holiday Juneteenth has been considered America's 'second independence day' since June 19, 1865, when Union Army General George Granger walked into …

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Slavery Didn't End On Juneteenth. What You Should Know About This Important Day
3 years, 8 months ago

Slavery Didn't End On Juneteenth. What You Should Know About This Important Day

NPR  

Slavery Didn't End On Juneteenth. The announcement came two months after the effective conclusion of the Civil War, and even longer since President Abraham Lincoln had first signed the Emancipation Proclamation, but many enslaved Black people in Texas still weren't free, even after that day. What Juneteenth represents First things first: Juneteenth gets its name from combining "June" and "nineteenth," …

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JUNETEENTH: WHEN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY SURRENDERED
4 years, 8 months ago

JUNETEENTH: WHEN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY SURRENDERED

Daily Mail  

Juneteenth has been considered America's 'second independence day' since June 19, 1865, when Union Army General George Granger walked into Galveston and declared the last slaves in Texas free Juneteenth, the day marking the emancipation of slaves in the US, was made a federal holiday last year. President Joe Biden put pen to paper at the White House last June …

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