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Some on the “Juneteenth Jubilee and Freedom Walk,” which retraced the steps of enslaved people seeking freedom, say they worry about Trump’s anti-DEI measures.
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.
North Minneapolis’ Bethune Park is actually the origin of Minneapolis-area Juneteenth celebrations dating to the 1980s. Theodore Wirth Regional Park became a hotspot for celebrations in the 1990s.
Sanford and Orlando Entertainment hosts a Juneteenth block party at the Sanford Riverwalk with live music, food, dancing, arts and crafts. The free festival is from 4-9 p.m. June 21 at 401 E. Seminole ...
Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024.
The Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival returns to the intersection of Minnehaha Avenue and East Lake Street in South Minneapolis on Thursday, starting at noon. In addition to the ...
The Soul of the Southside Festival in Minneapolis is celebrating Juneteenth on Thursday. Donald Trump gives update for "reputable farmers" amid sweeping ICE raids An unarmed Royal Navy warship has ...
In addition to Juneteenth learning and history, Rochester NAACP’s Call to Action, diverse food vendors, and games, the celebration will feature live cultural performances and community-centered ...
Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024.
Many Juneteenth celebrations now include dance performances, like this one from the First Step troupe in Minneapolis, as a way of honoring those origins and the perseverance of the enslaved.
Stacker collected images of Juneteenth celebrations over the years that showcase how the holiday has changed, from 1970 to 2024.