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From the star at the center to the colors, here's the meaning behind each part of the Juneteenth flag.

From the star at the center to the colors, here's the meaning behind each part of the Juneteenth flag.

From the star at the center to the colors, here's the meaning behind each part of the Juneteenth flag.

Juneteenth has been recognized in Norwich since 1989, and has been an important and educational community event through its history.

County manager Martina Thornton updated the Dukes County Commission on the ongoing work on Beach Road. The project is expected to come to an end on June 22, with all equipment and remaining materials to be removed on June 23. Additionally, there will be “two truckloads of gravel to smooth the parking lot and access […]

As Juneteenth concerts and cookouts occur across the U.S., learn the history behind the celebration.

Juneteenth flag creator Ben Haith shares the backstory and inspiration for his design.

The NAACP Martha’s Vineyard Branch issued a statement on Tuesday asserting that the Oak Bluffs select board has refused to hear a request to raise the Juneteenth Flag in recognition of the federal holiday on Sunday. “The NAACP Martha’s Vineyard Branch is very disappointed that the Oak Bluffs select board has chosen not to even […]

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall joined Utah Juneteenth Heritage Festival Director Betty Sawyer to raise a flag in honor of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in this country.

Juneteenth, as a national holiday, is only a year old, but already people are trying to commercialize it