What It Is and Why It Matters
This article has been revised and updated since the enactment of the new “Juneteenth Federal Holiday” that took effect on June 19, 2021.
The Long Road to Freeing the Slaves in the United States
Juneteenth is a holiday to commemorate the final emancipation of the enslaved people in the United Sta…
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