(US) Also more fully as Juneteenth Day: the United States national holiday commemorating the end of slavery, observed on June 19.
(US) Also more fully as Juneteenth Day: the United States national holiday commemorating the end of slavery, observed on June 19.
There was not so many colored people in the city as usual on Saturday evening, all of them, very near, being out at the "Juneteenth siliibration."
“Yes, the ERGs that banned beautiful white men from their Juneteenth potlucks. Many such cases, Pete.”
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A public holiday observed in various countries to commemorate the emancipation of slaves of African descent.
The national holiday of Independence Day in the United States, celebrated on the fourth day in July to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776.
(US) A holiday celebrated in the United States commemorating the country's independence from Great Britain, celebrated each year on the 4th of July.
(United States) A federal holiday honoring fallen soldiers, sailors and other servicemen observed on the last Monday in May.
If y'all wanna get in on another fun time for Juneteenth, please sign up! The sign-ups close on Friday!
“Volunteers needed for the Juneteenth Freedom Festival on June 20th. Please sign up for a shift!”
“If y'all wanna get in on another fun time for Juneteenth, please sign up! The sign-ups close on Friday!”
“They can’t take it away unless you give it to them. I have celebrated Juneteenth for 30+ yrs. I don’t need permission.”
“Chicago is excited for the opening of the Obama Presidential Center next month on Juneteenth. I can’t wait to visit with younger members of my family!”
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(US) The holiday marking the unofficial end of summer, held on the first Monday in September.