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Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and what it represents for the descendants of enslaved people and others in the United States.
Several Juneteenth celebrations took place this weekend, including those in Wake, Cumberland and Durham counties.
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While Juneteenth became a federal holiday two years ago, it became a state holiday for Rhode Island on Monday, June 19th, 2023. So, what does that mean?
It is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. Juneteenth originated in Galveston and has been observed annually in various parts of the United States. ���� Juneteenth 2023 Date, History and Significance: Everything To Know About the Day That Marks the End of Slavery in the United States.