Juneteenth
noun
June·teenth
ˌjün-ˈtēn(t)th 
: June 19 observed as a legal holiday in the United States in commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S.
Note: The federal name for this holiday according to the United States Code is Juneteenth National Independence Day. It is also called Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Juneteenth Independence Day.
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As a cosponsor of the Juneteenth Festival, the city remains committed to working with AACKC to ensure a successful 2026 event.
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Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
People gathered or marched through, for an array of reasons including advocating for racial justice, promoting environmental justice, raising awareness of international issues and celebrating Juneteenth.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
The Indiana National Guard deleted social media posts for Black History Month, Juneteenth and other cultural celebrations after a Department of Defense directive.
—Axios Indianapolis, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Wright was also involved in mentoring younger students and planning Juneteenth programming throughout Kansas City, and was part of several boards at Faith Mission Church, including the youth ministry.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
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Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
People gathered or marched through, for an array of reasons including advocating for racial justice, promoting environmental justice, raising awareness of international issues and celebrating Juneteenth.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 8 Mar. 2025
The Indiana National Guard deleted social media posts for Black History Month, Juneteenth and other cultural celebrations after a Department of Defense directive.
—Axios Indianapolis, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Wright was also involved in mentoring younger students and planning Juneteenth programming throughout Kansas City, and was part of several boards at Faith Mission Church, including the youth ministry.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Juneteenth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Juneteenth. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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