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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.
Juneteenth

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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Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
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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.
Juneteenth

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.
Juneteenth

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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SAACC celebrates Juneteenth with Freedom Walk from Maine to New Hampshire

SAACC celebrates Juneteenth with Freedom Walk from Maine to New Hampshire

America celebrates Juneteenth on date that marks the end of slavery in the US

People in Brewer brave the heat to mark Juneteenth in ceremonial event

Juneteenth: Freedom Walk from Kittery to Portsmouth a lesson on history and hope

Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, says work of freedom is not done yet

In the News Now | Celebrating Juneteenth

Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

Northern Light Health professionals celebrate Juneteenth ahead of holiday

Juneteenth | Sharing the holiday's significance and celebrating freedom

First State of Black Maine Symposium held in Portland

Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum

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