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13News Now Presents

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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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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Lincolnville community celebrates its history on Juneteenth

The St. Augustine neighborhood is a focal point for Black history.
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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?
Events

Permit problems impede Orange Crush Festival in Jacksonville Beach

One of the main events of the Juneteenth celebration had to be canceled at the last minute.
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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 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality

KHOU 11's second Juneteenth documentary, "Juneteenth: The Pursuit of Economic Equality," highlights the lasting financial impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans.
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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.
Local News

Orange Crush Festival CEO works to change event's image

The summer celebration returns to Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach June 15th-18th.
Nation World

Juneteenth is today: Here's its 150-year history

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 -- but a quarter of a million people in Texas were enslaved for years longer.
Nation World

Black Americans living abroad reflect on Juneteenth

In the aftermath of George Floyd's killing, many Black Americans living abroad saw the U.S. “from the outside in” and have made up their minds not to return home.