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The Midwest Underground Railroad Network and Chicago Association of African American Storytellers are presenting freedom ...
On June 19, or Juneteenth as it's been termed, the monumental end to slavery in the United States is celebrated. Throughout history, countless enslaved individuals sought freedom guided by the wisdom ...
Some on the “Juneteenth Jubilee and Freedom Walk,” which retraced the steps of enslaved people seeking freedom, say they ...
More than 1,000 people watched Lake County’s inaugural Juneteenth parade, and over 3,500 participated in the Juneteenth ...
On Jan. 1, 1863, nearly two years into the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which ...
On June 19, community members celebrated Juneteenth, a federal holiday observing the date when enslaved people learned of ...
Juneteenth celebrations are set to take place this month across Maryland's Lower Shore. Festivities will feature parades, ...
THOMASVILLE— Juneteenth of Thomasville–Thomas County Foundation held its annual Freedom Festival last Saturday at the ...
Valerie Boyer, Ohio History Connection's school and inclusive community programs coordinator, organized the Jubilee Day ...
Beyoncé’s Paris concert on Juneteenth inspired French fans to plan a special surprise, celebrating freedom during the June 19 stop of her tour.
Juneteenth highlights the unfinished pursuit of Black wealth. From Walker to Rihanna, discover how ownership, equity, and capital shape true freedom.
The proclamation was accepted by committee member Angela Douglas and it declared June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth Day in the Town ...