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Juneteenth
Central Iowans observe Juneteenth
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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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Juneteenth: Sharing the significance and celebrating freedom
Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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How to observe Juneteenth in central Iowa
Juneteenth celebrates the day that Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger announced that slavery was now illegal in the United States to Texans on June 19, 1865.
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Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality
KHOU 11's second Juneteenth documentary, "Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality," highlights the lasting financial impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans.
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Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate
A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
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Save the date: Iowa Juneteenth Observance 2023
The Iowa Juneteenth Observance is June 9-23, 2023.
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Juneteenth is today: Here's its 150-year history
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 -- but a quarter of a million people in Texas were enslaved for years longer.
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Central Iowa Juneteenth events, celebrations for 2022
Here are the ways you can mark this important holiday, and why it matters.
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T-shirts? Ice cream? Backlash over retailers cashing in on Juneteenth
Many experts believe if retailers plan to recognize the day, they should sell items from Black-owned businesses or invest in campaigns that help Black communities.
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