Juneteenth
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Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
The celebration commemorates June 19, 1865, when a military decree informed the people of Texas that all enslaved people were free
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The Ten Best Books About Food of 2022
From cookbooks to memoirs to food history, these ten titles will fill you up
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A Brief History of Red Drink
The obscure roots of a centuries-old beverage that’s now a Juneteenth fixture
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Commemorate Juneteenth With Free Virtual Programs From the Smithsonian
On June 19, NMAAHC will honor the end of slavery in the U.S. with events featuring Annette Gordon-Reed, Adrian Miller and more
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Mini Museum Honoring the Black Panther Party Will Debut on Juneteenth
A pop-up exhibition dedicated to the Black power organization is set to open in Oakland, California, on June 19
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National Archives Locates Handwritten Juneteenth Order
On June 19, 1865, the decree informed the people of Texas that enslaved individuals were now free
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Juneteenth: Our Other Independence Day
Two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, American slavery came to an end and a celebration of freedom was born
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Why Juneteenth Celebrates the New Birth of Freedom
The commemoration of the end of slavery holds special meaning for Americans nationwide
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