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D.C. is preparing for its largest Juneteenth celebration yet! Here are the must-attend events you should know about before ...
Although the holiday has long been celebrated in the Black American community, Juneteenth has not always had federal recognition.
The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee ...
On Thursday, June 19, a Juneteenth Celebration at Wrigley Field will emphasize the support of Black entrepreneurship, culture and community in recognition of the national holiday. The celebration will ...
Former president Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas. The ex-president’s plans were ...
A South Carolina park was once a town founded by freed people. Now visitors sleep there to get close to history.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, a group of Anacostia residents and shop owners is starting a new tradition ...
Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as ...
Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became ...
The DC Department of Public Works (DPW): Trash, recycling, and food waste will not be collected on Thursday, June 19.
Celebrate Juneteenth around D.C. with festivals, history and family-friendly gatherings. The big picture: Juneteenth — a new ...
As you make your summer travel plans, these museums and exhibits dedicated to Black history and culture should be on your ...