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the Juneteenth Federal Holiday Survived Trump's War on DEI

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.

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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."

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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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From Galveston to Concord, 5 communities keep Juneteenth stories alive

For Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of five different communities across the country where residents are ...

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See the Birthplace of Juneteenth in These Atmospheric Photos of Galveston, Texas

A photographer's journey to the Gulf Coast city yields 16 images that reveal how its natural beauty melds with its momentous ...

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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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What does Juneteenth celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained

This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.

Juneteenth in Galveston: Fireworks, history, music and more events to mark 160 years of freedom

Galveston celebrates the 160th Juneteenth anniversary with a week of events honoring emancipation and African American ...

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Juneteenth across America

Galveston is among the communities keeping Juneteenth alive today. For this Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of ...

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Juneteenth 101: The Real Story of Black Freedom and Why the Movement Still Matters

June 19th, 1865, marked a turning point in American history that many still don’t know the full story behind. Known as Juneteenth, this day commemorates the moment Union soldiers arrived […] The post ...

The island city where Juneteenth was born

One hundred sixty years after word reached Galveston, Texas, that enslaved African Americans were now free, the city is ...

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