June 19, known as Juneteenth, commemorates the day hundreds of thousands of slaves learned of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation.
PORTLAND, Ore. — This year there are a plethora of opportunities around the Portland metro area to celebrate and reflect on Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The name stems from combining the words, nineteenth and June together.
Here are some events that are committed to honoring and celebrating the significance behind the holiday. Juneteenth is federally recognized as a holiday in specific states. Currently, 28 states honor and recognize the holiday including
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