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At least 6 teens shot after Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration ends
MILWAUKEE (AP) — At least six teenagers were shot around where Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration had just wrapped up, according to police and fire officials. The shooting happened about 4:20 p.m.June 20, 2023
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Juneteenth slowly gains recognition in Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Central Indiana joined much of the country Monday in celebrating Juneteenth, and some are using the day to reflect on the country’s history. More than a century and aJune 19, 2023
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VIDEO: What you should know about Juneteenth
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Many may wonder, what exactly is Juneteenth?! Don’t worry, News 8 has you covered on what you need to know! Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, marks the day GeneralJune 19, 2023
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CBLC Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration at Central Library
The much-anticipated CBLC Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration took place this past Saturday, but the celebration continues through a collection of Juneteenth-related books. These books sourced througJune 19, 2023
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Americans mark Juneteenth with parties, events and quiet reflection on the end of slavery
DETROIT (AP) — Americans across the country this weekend celebrated Juneteenth, marking the relatively new national holiday with cookouts, parades and other gatherings as they commemoratedJune 19, 2023
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The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
(AP) — Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. For generations, Black Americans have recognJune 19, 2023
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Chlöe Bailey to headline Tina Turner tribute at CNN’s ‘Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom’ concert
(CNN) — CNN’s second annual “Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom” concert is set for Monday night, to be broadcast from Los Angeles’ historic outdoor Greek Theatre in GriffithJune 19, 2023
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Family suing San Diego cemetery after remains of Juneteenth trailblazer missing from burial plot
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Relatives of a late Black businessman who helped popularize Juneteenth in San Diego are suing a cemetery after his remains were reported missing from the family’s burial plot.June 18, 2023
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Americans mark Juneteenth with parties, events, quiet reflection on end of slavery after Civil War
Detroit (AP) — Americans across the country this weekend celebrated Juneteenth, marking the relatively new national holiday with cookouts, parades and other gatherings as they commemoratedJune 18, 2023