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Juneteenth: Delayed Freedom, Ongoing Struggle

Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865, following the delayed enforcement of the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation; it highlights the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States.

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Juneteenth: Federal Holiday Status Amidst Renewed Resistance

Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865, became a federal holiday in the U.S. in 2021 after decades of advocacy, though some states are now reducing or cancelling celebrations due to resistance to diversity initiatives.

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