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First State of Black Maine Symposium held in Portland
Juneteenth
Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum
A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?
Juneteenth
USPS will not be delivering mail on Juneteenth
Juneteenth has been a national holiday since 2021.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth: Sharing the significance and celebrating freedom
Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality
KHOU 11's second Juneteenth documentary, "Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality," highlights the lasting financial impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans.
Juneteenth
Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate
A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
Features
The Grandmother of Juneteenth could become a Nobel Peace Prize recipient on Friday. Here's what we know so far
Fort Worth's own Opal Lee is one of hundreds that've been nominated. The Peace Prize recipients will be announced on Friday, Ms. Lee's 96th birthday.
Nation World
Juneteenth is today: Here's its 150-year history
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 -- but a quarter of a million people in Texas were enslaved for years longer.
Juneteenth
Maine events happening this weekend in recognition of Juneteenth
The day marks the end of slavery, and it's also the first year it's an official holiday in Maine.
News
Bangor City Council to vote on making Juneteenth official city holiday
City Councilors will vote Monday night on whether or not to follow the federal plan to mark the holiday.
Juneteenth
Celebrating and educating Mainers on Juneteenth
A number of events are being held this weekend to commemorate Juneteenth here in Maine. Organizers say it's an opportunity to raise awareness
Juneteenth
94-year-old Texas 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' helped lead fight for federal holiday
Opal Lee is a lifelong activist who walked from her home in Fort Worth to Washington D.C. five years ago to campaign for a federal Juneteenth holiday.
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