Also known by such names as Freedom Day and Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in the former Confederacy after the end of the American Civil War.
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Juneteenth has grown to be a day that is observed in the US and around the world, as it symbolizes not only the fight against the evil that is slavery, but also the fight against racism in all its forms. In light of current events, this Juneteenth in 2020 is especially significant
Find out more about Juneteenth:
- Juneteenth.com
- CBC.com “Juneteenth is getting renewed attention this year.”
- PBS.org “What is Juneteenth?”
- National Museum of African American Culture and History
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