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While Juneteenth became a federal holiday only last year and state holiday in 1980, in the Gulf Coast region, locals have been celebrating since 1865. The ch
To Shelby Stewart, Juneteenth represents the enduring legacy of Yates — and a reminder of that there's so much more progress to be made.
Jeffrey McCune Jr. of the University of Rochester explains why Juneteenth, now a national holiday, is "especially relevant today."
Note: This report is updated from McGuigan's story that first appeared in June 2021.
Gates open at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starts at 8:15 p.m. nightly. Admission is $16 for adults and $8 for children 12 and younger.