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Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
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Juneteenth | Sharing the holiday's significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum

A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?
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Juneteenth: Sharing the significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate

A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
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LeMoyne-Owen College to host inaugural 'Juneteenth 2021: A Celebration and a Conversation'

Day-long observance will include a bike ride, Juneteenth re-enactment, symposium, and tribute.
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Get ready for a musical Juneteenth celebration at MoSH

‘Juneteenth: A Celebration of Black Freedom’ will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2022, on the lawn of the Pink Palace Museum.
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Juneteenth 2022: Here are the events taking place in Memphis

There are numerous events and festivals happening across Memphis this weekend to commemorate Juneteenth.
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Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, on the day's importance

Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, celebrated the national holiday with a special walk in Texas.
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Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, on the day's importance

Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, celebrated the national holiday with a special walk in Texas.
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'Stop killing each other' | Memphis activist reflects on Black Lives Matter protests on Juneteenth

This Juneteenth a Memphis protester says the next step for the black community is more education and rallying to keep its own youth alive.