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Street festivals, speeches mark Juneteenth across US

People across the United States marked Juneteenth this weekend, a jubilee commemorating the end of the legal enslavement of black Americans.
US • 19 Jun 22

US makes Juneteenth marking end of slavery a holiday

The United States has designated Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the country, as a federal holiday, with President Joe Biden urging Americans "to learn from our history".
World • 18 Jun 21

Teneo encourages companies to sign Juneteenth pledge

Tipperary man Declan Kelly, who is head of global communications company Teneo, has joined the push to make Juneteenth a national holiday in the United States.
Business • 30 Jun 20

US marks 'Juneteenth' end of slavery amid tension

The United States marks the end of slavery by celebrating Juneteenth today, with the annual unofficial holiday taking on renewed significance as millions of Americans confront the nation's living legacy of racial injustice.
World • 19 Jun 20

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