LinkLinks DCist: Big Parties, Protests, And Red Food: How (And Where) D.C. Is Celebrating Juneteenth By Editor On Jun 17, 2021 Last updated Jun 17, 2021 86 Share One would have to struggle this year not to find something to do locally for Juneteenth. Following last year’s renewed energy around the holiday — which celebrates the emancipation of the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, widely recognized as the official end of slavery — residents, grassroots organizations, museums, and businesses are continuing the spirit of activism and the celebration of Black lives. 86 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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