Tagged Emancipation Proclamation

Fresno Juneteenth Rally Is Tonight at Cultural Arts District Park

June 19, 2020

Juneteenth has added meaning this year amid Black Lives Matter protests following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Despite restrictions on social gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Juneteenth will be celebrated start...

Fresno Juneteenth Rally Will Be Friday at Cultural Arts District Park

June 17, 2020

Juneteenth has added meaning this year amid Black Lives Matter protests following the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Despite restrictions on social gatherings because of the COVI...

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Fresno Celebrates Juneteenth in Style on Saturday

gvwire and AP News

June 14, 2019

A holiday that is spreading across the U.S. and beyond, Juneteenth is considered the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. More than 150 cities will have June...

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