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Juneteenth celebrations across the US commemorate the end of slavery
Celebrations around the U.S. are marking Thursday as Juneteenth, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers ...
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Celebrate Juneteenth
Lincoln Land Community College will host the third annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m. The self-guided walk around the ...
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Juneteenth is this week. Will banks in Illinois be open?
Juneteenth is coming up, which means many businesses will be closed. Find out if banks in Illinois will be open.
A Town That Pioneered the Juneteenth Holiday Is Now Calling Off the Party
From boardrooms to classrooms, Juneteenth now feels fraught.
What's the weather forecast for Juneteenth? June 19 temperature, UV indexes in Illinois
Illinois is hosting a variety of outdoor events to celebrate Juneteenth, causing many to wonder what weather to expect.
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Juneteenth: Safety, politics lead to downsized or canceled celebrations
An Illinois alderman tells NewsNation that divisive political issues have made it harder to unify the community for holidays.
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What is Juneteenth and how is it celebrated?
Today is June 19, otherwise known as Juneteenth. It’s a day rooted in cookouts, parades and festivals. Despite the tradition and spectacle, not all Americans know ...
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On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad
Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...
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Juneteenth: How classroom lessons sparked a community-wide celebration
Be bold enough to ask what history lives in your backyard. Be brave enough to learn what you were never taught.
New Juneteenth event will replace July 3 fireworks at Glen Oak Park. Here's what we know
Some Park District Board Trustees hoped to see the July 3 fireworks show return at Glen Oak Park after it was canceled last year, but trustees are now aiming to see the Juneteenth event take over as ...
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How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine
Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped ...