Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesAll across the country Monday Americans are observing Juneteenth the holiday commemorating …

Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesAll across the country Monday Americans are observing Juneteenth the holiday commemorating …
Today is Juneteenth, which will be observed for just the second time as a federal holiday. But while Juneteenth celebrations date back more than 150 years, many people are still unfamiliar with its history and traditions. What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States – considered to be June 19th,… Read more »
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