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Celebrating Juneteenth in the Valley

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Juneteenth 1865-2024: A Legacy of Song

Many would argue the sounds of Africa influence every genre of music. This is the evolution of America's sound and its influence on culture.
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In the News Now | Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they were freed. See how cities around the U.S. are coming together and celebrating.
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Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
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Black-owned businesses celebrate Juneteenth in the Valley

The celebration Tuesday night commemorated freedom, equality and opportunity, organizers say.
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Juneteenth | Sharing the holiday's significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Vegas teen's Juneteenth poem featured in Phoenix

A Vegas teen's powerful words are being showcased in the Valley.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.