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How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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What happened While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 19, 2:45 PM

How Juneteenth began – and how it grew into a national holiday

While relatively new on the national stage, the Juneteenth holiday has been celebrated in African American communities for more than 150 years.

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Jun 19, 2:45 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

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Jun 19, 2:45 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

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