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Junewhat?Junewhat?Junewhat? 06/19/2004 03:13 PM Juneteenth is today, celebrating the emancipation of all slaves in Texas, on June 19th, 1865, 2 1/2 years after Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Wit h its lighthearted name and tragicomic origins, Juneteenth appeals to many Americans by celebrating the end of slavery without dwelling on its legacy. Juneteenth, celebrators say, is Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday without the grieving. It's become a widely celebrated holiday among African-Americans (but not even known by many whites), and Fourteen states have made it official--is it time for it to go national? Find an event in your state or country This is a GrokNews Entry: (what is grok?)Junewhat?Grok Headline matches for Junewhat?Grok Description matches for Junewhat? GrokA matches for Junewhat? Junewhat?The following phrases have been identified by the grok system as matching this entry: |
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