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It is Juneteenth week! The holiday recognizes the summer day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and ...
From wellness retreats to lectures and film screenings, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.
A Juneteenth parade celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the city and to the world took place Saturday on ...
The "Freedom Market" at the salt shed kicks off its 5th year. The event includes local DJs, pop-ups, and even an interactive ...
The Juneteenth holiday — its name combining “June” and “nineteenth” — has only grown in one-and-a-half centuries. In 2021, President Joe Biden designated it a federal holiday — expanding its ...
Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your ...
Juneteenth may mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, but thousands of ...
An early Juneteenth celebration Saturday in Richton Park was the first of several this week int he south and southwest ...
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. There will be celebrations ...
The Juneteenth installment of the short film series “Life Within the Lens” will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the ...
Organizers say this year's theme is conquering our past, commemorating our present, and committing to our future.