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New Britain community observes Juneteenth with celebration
In New Britain’s Central Park, the Juneteenth flag is flying proudly. For many, Juneteenth is a chance to learn about the holiday and celebrate it.
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CT communities observe Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time
For the first time in state history, Connecticut observed Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal state holiday Monday.
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Juneteenth blood drive aims to help sickle cell patients
Commemorating Juneteenth, a very specialized blood drive was held in Hartford Monday. It was the inaugural “Juneteenth Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive and Expo.” Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that disproportionately affects African Americans. Aiming to increase awareness several community organizations came together with the American Red Cross, to support sickle cell patients and encourage blood donation to…
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Blood drive held to support sickle cell patients in Hartford
The inaugural Juneteenth Sickle Cell Awareness Blood Drive and Expo was held to support sickle cell patients and encourage blood donation to help them.
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CT communities observe Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time
For the first time in state history, Connecticut observed Juneteenth Independence Day as a legal state holiday Monday. Dozens of towns held celebrations over the three day weekend to commemorate the Freedom Day milestone. “For far too long, Juneteenth and the end of slavery have not been truly appreciated as a major part of United States history to the extent…
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CT LIVE!: Juneteenth Event Friday in Farmington
The event is June 23rd at the Hill-Stead Museum.
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Emancipation Proclamation to be on permanent display next to founding US documents
The Emancipation Proclamation will be permanently displayed next to the Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence in D.C.
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What is Juneteenth? Here's the holiday's history and ways you can celebrate
For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities.
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San Diego family files lawsuit against cemetery over missing remains of Juneteenth trailblazer
Mrs. Cooper died in March of 2023 at the age of 92. Her remains were to be placed in the same plot where her husband was buried 22 years ago. The two would be reunited in death — or so they thought.
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Communities across Connecticut celebrate Juneteenth
As Juneteenth approaches, communities across Connecticut are holding celebrations marking the time when the last slaves in America learned they were free. “It’s a beautiful thing to see people in the community coming out, being unified, doing positive things,” Lorenzo Boyd, a professor at the University of New Haven, said. As New Haven held their Juneteenth celebration Saturday, the...
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Remains of Juneteenth trailblazer missing from burial plot; family suing San Diego cemetery
A San Diego family who served as a long-time pillar of the Black community starting in 1960s is suing a local cemetery for allegedly losing their father’s remains after he died 20 years ago.
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Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,' marches in Texas at 96
Fort Worth is hosting Opal Lee’s annual Walk For Freedom, and the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” said she’s not slowing down anytime soon.
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West Hartford is putting on a big celebration this weekend for Juneteenth
From live music to a walking history tour, West Hartford has man events planned for Saturday and Sunday ahead of the Juneteenth holiday on Monday.
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The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Many Americans will be marking Juneteenth this month. It’s the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.
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The Amistad Center for Art and Culture continues tradition of celebrating Juneteenth
On Saturday night, the Amistad Center’s signature celebration of Black history returns in-person at the museum for the first time since the pandemic.
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The Amistad Center for Art and Culture continues tradition of celebrating Juneteenth
The nation will mark Juneteenth next Monday. It’s been a federal holiday for just a few years but in Hartford, the Amistad Center for Art and Culture has been marking this emancipation holiday for decades and they’re gearing up to do it again on Saturday, June 17. At The Amistad Center for Art and Culture, celebrating the full story of African...
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Connecticut to observe Juneteenth as a legal holiday this year
Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation declaring Juneteenth as a legal state holiday beginning this year. Juneteenth Independence Day takes place on June 19 every year – it’s the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., according to the governor’s office. “For far too long, Juneteenth and the end of slavery have not been truly appreciated...
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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Here’s what you need to know about this important holiday.
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Jennifer Hudson, Method Man to perform at White House Juneteenth concert
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host a Juneteenth concert next week in a “celebration of community, culture and music,” the White House announced Wednesday.