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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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Oak Grove Baptist Church in Elgin honors Juneteenth with celebration

The event included a baking contest, food trucks, Black history displays, a bounce house and games for kids and adults.
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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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Rainy forecast forces cancellation of Juneteenth parade, community celebrations persist

Inclement weather forces cancellation of Columbia's Juneteenth parade, but organizers urge residents to participate in other events.
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Rainy forecast forces cancellation of Juneteenth parade, community celebrations persist

Inclement weather forces cancellation of Columbia's Juneteenth parade, but organizers urge residents to participate in other events.
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Columbia comes together to celebrate Juneteenth, reflect on historical significance at Segra Park

The community unites at Segra Park to honor the historical significance of Juneteenth through a vibrant celebration of music, entertainment, and food.
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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.
Food

Chef Richard Conklin joins News19's Foodie Friday to celebrate Soul Food Month

Chef Conklin, with Esther's Soul Food + Kitchen in Columbia, prepared fried chicken, mac-n-cheese and collard greens while talking about the origins of soul food
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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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Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' receives honorary doctorate at University of North Texas

Lee earned a masters degree in education back in 1963 when the school was called North Texas State University.
Life

Houston family connects with long lost relatives through historical letters

Genealogy site Ancestry premiered "A Dream Delivered: The Lost Letters of Hawkins Wilson" to bring to light a family reunion more than 100 years in the making.