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When, what is Juneteenth? What to know about the origins, history of the federal holiday
Short for “June Nineteenth,” the holiday marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the ...
What is the Juneteenth flag and what does it represent?
The Juneteenth flag will fly over some state capitols and city buildings on June 19. Here's what to know about the flag's ...
What Does the Juneteenth Flag Symbolize?
On June 19, 2025, the United States will celebrate Juneteenth and the anniversary of Black emancipation. Here's the meaning ...
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What is the Juneteenth flag and what does it represent?
WASHINGTON — The Juneteenth flag will fly over some ... has been celebrated for generations by Black Americans. Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, after the end of the Civil War.
Colleges are slightly less diverse as admissions officers seek ways to adapt post-affirmative action
In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious college admissions. Now, data on the first class of students to enter ...
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‘Seen, celebrated and supported’: Travis County raises Pride Flag at 5th annual ceremony
The Progress Pride Flag featured a chevron of white, pink, light blue, brown and black to symbolize transgender ... which is still legal in Texas, Travis County acknowledges the trailblazers ...
Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades
The Army’s 250th birthday celebration has been in the works for two years, Army officials said. Adding a parade was the White ...