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June 19
Juneteenth
Freedom for all — finally heard.
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Overview
Commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865.
History
Became a federal holiday in 2021, the first new federal holiday since MLK Day.
How to Observe
Reflect, read, and gather with community.