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Juneteenth
SAACC celebrates Juneteenth with Freedom Walk from Maine to New Hampshire
Juneteenth
SAACC celebrates Juneteenth with Freedom Walk from Maine to New Hampshire
A group of people walked from Maine to New Hampshire in celebration of Juneteenth.
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America celebrates Juneteenth on date that marks the end of slavery in the US
For decades Black Americans have celebrated this date marking the end of slavery, but it just became a federal holiday three years ago.
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People in Brewer brave the heat to mark Juneteenth in ceremonial event
People in Brewer braved the high temperatures to gather for a ceremonial event at Chamberlain Freedom Park.
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Juneteenth: Freedom Walk from Kittery to Portsmouth a lesson on history and hope
The group started in Kittery and crossed the Memorial Bridge into New Hampshire, ending at the African Burial Ground Memorial in Portsmouth.
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Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, says work of freedom is not done yet
Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday. It marks the day in 1865 when Union troops told Black people living in Galveston, Texas, that they were free.
In The News
In the News Now | Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they were freed. See how cities around the U.S. are coming together and celebrating.
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Northern Light Health professionals celebrate Juneteenth ahead of holiday
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 in recognition of the emancipation of slavery for African Americans in 1865.
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Juneteenth | Sharing the holiday's significance and celebrating freedom
Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
Local News
First State of Black Maine Symposium held in Portland
The event was part of Juneteenth observances, and organizers hope to make it an annual tradition.
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Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum
A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?
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USPS will not be delivering mail on Juneteenth
Juneteenth has been a national holiday since 2021.
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