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Tuesday, June 19, 2007

ARE BLACK FOLKS REALLY INTO JUNETEENTH?


Juneteenth Celebrates Historical End of Slavery

Black Folks Lament Lack of Enthusiasm

Many Want Texas Spot Founded in 1872 for Juneteenth Site

Dead Prez Celebrate Juneteeth with Performance in DC
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Labels: Being Black, celebrations, History, Juneteenth, Race, Slavery
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