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Juneteenth troop reenactment at Smith Park in Toledo

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In the News Now | Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they were freed. See how cities around the U.S. are coming together and celebrating.
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Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
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Toledo Buffalo Soldiers celebrate Juneteenth by giving back to community

The group visited Oakwood Gardens and provided free lunch to all the children and parents who live in the complex.
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Juneteenth | Sharing the holiday's significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Celebrating Freedom: Juneteenth | WTOL 11 special

Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, is a federal holiday to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States.
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Upcoming Juneteenth events in Toledo

James Michael Jones, the principal at Robinson Elementary, and Kathleen Greely with Community Reinvestment Coalition talk about upcoming Juneteenth events.
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Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum

A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?
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Juneteenth celebrations across northwest Ohio

The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the United States after the civil war. Community members say the holiday is an important way to recognize our past.
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Juneteenth: Sharing the significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate

A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
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Juneteenth events kick off in Toledo; leaders talk historic importance | Good Day on WTOL 11

Robinson Elementary Principal Dr. James Jones and Englewood South West President Kathleen Greely talk the importance of Juneteenth.