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Congress had not added a federal holiday since Martin Luther King Day in 1983.

Juneteenth is a national holiday June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery: Here's the meaning, history, what the flag means, which state was the last to free slaves

History.com details the significance of Juneteenth, which is June 19, in the ending of slavery across the United States.

Locals have celebrated and commemorated a significant holiday at a local park for more than 50 years.

Education and community development are longstanding priorities for organizers of this year's expanded Juneteenth Day celebration. "Galveston is the home of Juneteenth, but Springfield is...

Explore Juneteenth facts to learn about the oldest known US celebration of the end of slavery.

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Baboucarr Bouy made this disclosure on Friday during an exclusive interview with Information Officer Lamin Darboe at his officer in Banjul where he also dilated on issues within his portfolio.

With Kujichagulia Madison Center for Self Determination, city & county officials. More Juneteenth events: kujichaguliamcsd.org.

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