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Juneteenth 2025 in Philly: What to know and where to celebrate
Enshrined as a Pennsylvania state holiday since 2019 and a federal one two years later, Juneteenth is a commemoration of June ...
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In heat and harmony: Juneteenth Marketplace & Art in the Park event attracts hundreds to Malcolm X Park
Juneteenth's 160th anniversary celebrations at Malcolm X Park on Sunday brought together vendors and community members to ...
What’s open and closed in and around Philly for Juneteenth: Trash pickup, mail, grocery stores, and more
From trash pickup and grocery store hours to public transit and mail delivery, here’s what’s open and closed around Philadelphia for Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19.
Severe weather ends Juneteenth Block Party at African American Museum in Philadelphia early
Celebrations were in full swing this Juneteenth, which marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, ...
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“The Struggles, the Violence, But Also the Resilience”: Marking Juneteenth at Stagville
A Juneteenth tour at Durham’s Historic Stagville explores how enslaved people experienced the transition to freedom.
Juneteenth remains joyous at African American Museum’s block party in Center City
While Juneteenth celebrations have scaled back in some cities under Trump, the mood in Philly remained defiant and joyous on ...
Juneteenth 2025: From Texas to Washington, check 10 best places to celebrate with amazing activities across US
Juneteenth has become one of the most important and symbolic celebrations in African American history in the United States.
The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...