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When Did Slavery Really End in the U.S.? The Complicated History of Juneteenth

Posted on June 19, 2023 by royfmc

The push to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, which successfully led to the first national Juneteenth observance last year, brought a new wave of attention to the history behind this celebration: That on June 19, 1865, enslaved men and women … Continue reading →

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