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Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? History behind the holiday
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Published:
2026-06-19 21:14:00
Discovered:
2026-06-19 21:33:25
Author:
Nur Ibrahim
Hash:
e387c4809c03cd341070f3706a6c777dc191f43d
https://www.snopes.com/articles/473457/why-celebrate-juneteenth-holiday/
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On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Now, we commemorate that day as Juneteenth.
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On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Now, we commemorate that day as Juneteenth.