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A Juneteenth parade celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the city and to the world took place Saturday on ...
The history of Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and how it's celebrated.
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 throughout the Chicago area to honor and celebrate Black culture. From delicious ...
The 2025 Juneteenth Festival is presented by Far South CDC with the support of sponsors and partners including Special Service Area #45, the City of Chicago, 21st Ward Ald. Ronnie Mosley, Illinois ...
The Juneteenth installment of the short film series “Life Within the Lens” will take place 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the ...
Enjoy live entertainment, face painting, African drumming, family sports, vendors, science experiments and community health ...
Organizers say this year's theme is conquering our past, commemorating our present, and committing to our future.
Saturday afternoon in Aurora, the African American Men of Unity hosted its 24th annual Juneteenth celebration, a community-wide, four-hour party at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 51 N.
On Juneteenth I think about all the freedom fighters — famous and forgotten — who walked before us. And I think about all of ...
A Juneteenth parade celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the city and to the world took place Saturday on ...
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops ...