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Knoxville celebrates Juneteenth with celebration and MLK parade

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Clinton cultural center hosts Juneteenth gospel celebration featuring performances and Black history trivia

The Green McAdoo Cultural Center hosted a musical Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday.
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Knoxville celebrates Juneteenth with huge celebration and an MLK Parade

The MLK Commemorative Commission in Knoxville combined its annual MLK Parade and March with a Juneteenth celebration due to inclement weather in January.
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Community celebrates Juneteenth by keeping Knoxville beautiful

People in the community surrounding Austin-East spent the morning cleaning up the area. Organizers said it was a way to celebrate and give back.
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Architects organize first-ever 'Spruce Up' event for Juneteenth, connecting with East Knoxville community

The American Institute of Architects joined with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for the event, removing litter from the area of Austin-East High School.
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Here are some food traditions for Juneteenth

Thanksgiving, the Fourth of July and Memorial Day are all celebrated with specific foods. Juneteenth is no different.
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In the News Now | Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they were freed. See how cities around the U.S. are coming together and celebrating.
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What is the meaning behind the Juneteenth flag?

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the day the last slaves in the South learned they were free after the end of the Civil War.
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10About Town Things to Do: Juneteenth

Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
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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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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?
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'This is the time to just come together' | Tennessee recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday

Tennessee recognized Juneteenth as a "Day of Observance" since 2021, but Monday will mark the first time the state recognizes the day as a state holiday.