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June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.

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The Franklin County native was born into slavery and rose to become a prominent figure for African American education.

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Did you know Tennessee has two holidays celebrating Emancipation from slavery? Juneteenth, the federal holiday, and August 8.

My heart aches for what I know the enslaved people had to deal with. They sacrificed so much,” said state Sen. John Lovick.

The former president asked that people vote and help others register to vote at the Emancipation Service at Reedy Chapel.

Music could be heard throughout the Sioux City Public Museum on Thursday during Sioux City’s NAACP Juneteenth celebration.