LinkLinks DCist: Here’s A List Of D.C.-Area Protests, Rallies And Events Planned For Juneteenth By Editor On Jun 16, 2020 Last updated Jun 16, 2020 93 Share Juneteenth is not new. Black people in the U.S. have been observing the holiday, which celebrates the end of slavery, since the 19th century. But this year, there is renewed energy around the date because it arrives as activists and residents across the country — and around the D.C. area — continue with large-scale protests pushing for freedom from racist oppression. 93 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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