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Join us in celebrating Juneteenth with a collection of stories about how and where to celebrate, profiles, and other ways to honor the holiday's indelible significance.

How to Celebrate Juneteenth | The History and Festivities of the Holiday

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On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with 2,000 Union troops, breaking the news that the Civil War had ended and the 250,000 people who remained enslaved in the state were now free.

Celebrate Juneteenth in LA This Year with Food, Music, and Much More

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Hit up a Juneteenth celebration and you might partake in a homogenous spread of red foods: watermelon and red velvet cake, red soda and hibiscus tea, red sausages and strawberry pie.

Where to Celebrate Juneteenth Around the Country This Year

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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the day in 1865 when the Black community of Galveston, Texas finally learned that they were free from the institution of slavery—nearly two and half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

Enjoy Seafood, Barbecue, and Vegan Bites at the Second Annual Juneteenth Food Festival

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Maximize Summer Fun with These June Travel Ideas

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

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Rāsheeda Purdie’s community-centered approach to ramen is one of the most unique pandemic-born food experiences out there.

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Celebrate Juneteenth in LA This Year with Food, Music, and Much More

From an all-ages roller jam to a free resource fair and more, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth this year.

Where to Celebrate Juneteenth Around the Country This Year

With just a couple years down as a federal holiday, the country’s Jubilee Day festivities are just getting started.

Enjoy Seafood, Barbecue, and Vegan Bites at the Second Annual Juneteenth Food Festival

This year’s talent includes top eateries like Dept of Culture, Aunts et Uncles, and Island Pops.

Maximize Summer Fun with These June Travel Ideas

Make the most out of all those extra hours of sunshine.

Chef Rasheeda Purdie Is Using Ramen to Celebrate the Legacy of Juneteenth

The Harlem-based chef has a new ramen experience available for purchase during the week of the holiday.