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Juneteenth

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

June 21, 2018 1 min read Free to read

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

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