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Juneteenth is about more than the end of slavery
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June 18, 2024

Juneteenth is about more than the end of slavery

Juneteenth is no more a holiday just for Black people than the Fourth of July is a holiday just for white people. It recognizes and celebrates a profound milestone in

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