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Juneteenth Celebrations Cancelled?Is June 19th, Emancipation/Freedom Day a legitimate holiday?
Juneteenth and Blackuary (Black History Month)An article about the importance of knowing and sharing our history.
What is the Holiday of Juneteenth?Juneteenth, short for June 19th, is a holiday commemorating the freeing of the slaves in the United States. It originated in an announcement on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, one of the last places to implement emancipation.
Thousands Travel to Celebrate Juneteenth"This time is for us to continue to support the freedom of our ancestors," said Donaldsonville Mayor Leroy Sullivan.- Juneteenth Celebrations: History and Trivia for June 19 HolidayJuneteenth is upon us once again, and you may be wondering...what is Juneteenth? You can find loads of information and random trivia on this uniquely American holiday right here.
- Juneteenth Celebrates the Day Slaves in Texas Were FreedMany communities celebrate Juneteenth as the day slaves in Texas were finally told they were free. Texas had managed to keep this information from the slaves until the end of the war.
Juneteenth Acknowledged as Legal Holiday in 32 States but Does America Really Care?In December of 2009, Wisconsin acknowledged Juneteenth (June 19) as a legal holiday. This makes it the 33rd state to do so. While African-Americans do celebrate the 4th of July, why isn't there enthusiasm about Juneteenth?- 2010 Juneteenth Celebrations and Festivals in the Houston, Texas AreaCelebrate Juneteenth 2010 in the Houston, TX Area by attending "A Gulf Coast Juneteenth" at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Herman Park, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament held at Hunter's Glen Park, or the Missouri City Festival, Parade, and Battle of the Bands.
- What is Juneteenth?For some, there is more than one independence day in America!
- Juneteenth: What it is and Why it is CelebratedJuneteenth is an important day in American History and an important day in African American History. Yet many people have no idea what Juneteenth is or why it is celebrated.
- History of the Juneteenth CelebrationA short history of a lesser-known celebration: Juneteenth.
- Juneteenth:Time To Emancipate the Airwaves from Right Wing HateActivist calls for the emancipation of the right wing dominated airwaves.
- Juneteenth Celebrations: Food and Family EntertainmentJuneteenth (June nineteenth)is an official annual holiday in 31 states.
- June HolidaysAn overview of holidays in June.
Juneteenth: Celebrating African-American Independence DayJuneteenth, a landmark day since 1865, is marked by picnics and celebrations on June 19th, recalling the liberation of slaves in America.- Juneteenth 2008 in Phoenix, ArizonaJuneteenth is an annual celebration to honor the historical events leading to the freedom of African slaves in the United States. The Phoenix, AZ celebration was held Saturday, June 14 at South Mountain Community College.
- Kwanzaa and Juneteenth: A Compare/Contrast EssayA comparison of the holidays Kwanzaa and Juneteenth
- Juneteenth: A Joyful HolidayAn article describing the holiday of Juneteenth which has its roots in emancipation from slavery.
- The Story of JuneteenthFebruary is often acknowledged as Black History Month, while March for women's history. June, however, extends the celebration for African-Americans as Juneteenth is observed.
Al Edwards Wants a National Juneteenth HolidayA Texas State Legislator that spearheaded making Juneteenth a paid holiday in his state wants to see the movement expand nationally with other states honoring the nation's oldest celebration of slavery's end.- Juneteenth Celebration in Long Beach CaliforniaThe city of Long Beach puts it's own peculiar spin on Juneteenth Celebration.
- Juneteenth Celebrations in the Bay AreaA run-down of some of the cities in the San Francisco Bay that will be holding their own Juneteenth celebrations.
- Minneapolis Celebrates Juneteenth like No Place ElseFor the past 22 year Minneapolis has celebrated Juneteenth with music, food and activities that welcome people of all ethnicities. Perhaps that is why it now has one of the largest celebrations in the country.
2007 Pride Cultural Arts/Education Award Goes to Juneteenth Festival of the CarolinasOn June 19,1865, General Gordon Grainger and his soldiers rode into Galveston Texas 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 proclaiming to slaves that they were (now) free. Juneteenth is....- Juneteenth Celebration in DenverJuneteenth will be celebrated in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, June 17 with a myriad of activities and entertainment . Over 30 Afro-centric food vendors service providers will be in attendance. The event is being held in the Five Points neighborhood.
- Juneteenth Celebrations in WisconsinInformation on the historical roots of Juneteenth, and the various activities, events, and parades taking placing around Wisconsin. Contact phone numbers are also provided.
- Celebrate! Rejoice! Juneteenth 2006 in Texas and CaliforniaJuneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
- The History of JuneteenthRead this article today and find out what the Juneteenth holiday is, as well as how it actually originated.
Juneteenth: Celebration or RevelationNot all slaves were free in 1863. What was Lincoln really thinking? What slaves do at the end of a cotten-pickin' harvest? They got some shine and celebrated in dance and song.- History of JuneteenthOn the 19th of June, people all over the United States celebrate the holiday called "Juneteenth", and every year celebrations grow. But what exactly are they celebrating?
- Juneteenth: The Day Slavery Ended in TexasRead this informative article to find out what the holiday Juneteenth is all about and how it got started. You can also find out where you can attend the next celebration!
- Juneteenth Needs More AttentionCheck and see if there are any local celebrations near you. There is around here.
- Celebrate World Free Your Mind Day - June 19thChoose Juneteenth - or any day - to begin the liberating process of recognizing and cultivating your own freedom
- Holidays on Earth Today: June 18, 2009Each year is different - check out today's international holidays! Includes celebrity birthdays!
