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Juneteenth: 5 Things To Know About The Day Slavery Ended In The U.S.

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19.06.2020 - 14:07

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It’s June 19, also known as “Juneteenth.” However, not many Americans are educated about the essential holiday. Nonetheless, we’re in a day and age where the Black Lives Matter movement is stronger than ever following the death of George Floyd and many other Black individuals who’ve died at the hands of police officers.

As allies, it’s crucial to be educated about Juneteenth — especially as nationwide protests against police brutality and racial injustice continue.

Learn more with these fives fact: 1. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. — It’s probably the most important American holiday… that not every American knows.

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