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Juneteenth, celebrated annually in the United States on June 19, commemorates the liberation of enslaved Black people.
The politics of Juneteenth today can probably be best understood by what's happening or not happening at the White House.
Celebrate Juneteenth weekend in the DMV with parades, festivals, health screenings, honey tastings, and poetry gatherings.
The National Park Service will waive entrance fees to celebrate Juneteenth this Thursday. WASHINGTON — The National Park ...
Hundreds of people are expected to walk across the 11th Street bridge on Juneteenth to commemorate the 1852 Freedom Walk across the Anacostia River.
For more than 150 years, June 19 has been a day to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Communities across the ...
EOM urged residents to take precautions by staying indoors when possible, remaining hydrated, and checking on seniors and ...
Happy Birthday, Juneteenth! America's newest federal holiday celebrates its 5th year of celebration in 2025. But are ...
Many roads in Southeast D.C. will be shut down to allow for the Juneteenth events to take place this week. On Thursday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 17th St. from Marion Barry Avenue to T Street ...
This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth. Here's what to know about the holiday and why' it's celebrated.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people in the United States.
On Juneteenth, District residents are celebrating the holiday with various events, including a Freedom & Unity Walk and a ...