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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Hundreds of people celebrated Juneteenth Saturday with a rally and march in West Philadelphia. The organizers, Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, had been fighting for the ...
Philadelphia is standing strong this Juneteenth with events and activities taking place all across the city. Here's a list of just a few events that celebrate the historic holiday.
Juneteenth is two weeks away. The holiday, declared a new national holiday last year, will be officially observed on Monday, June 20. There will be many events throughout the region, including the ...
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival celebrates freedom and community with a vibrant lineup of activities including live music, dance performances, youth activities, local food and ...
Philadelphia has one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the country. It was a celebration of life on 52nd Street. "It's good, and it's about how you get your identity and also celebrate," a ...
Municipalities across the Philadelphia tri-state region are joining national celebrations of Juneteenth, marking the 4th year it has been recognized as a federal holiday.
For the third year, the African American Museum in Philadelphia will host its Juneteenth Block Party. It's happening on Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Arch Street between 7th and 8th streets.
“Juneteenth is the celebration of freedom,” said Tamara Staley, president and CEO of The Philadelphia Juneteenth Family Inc. “The holiday was first celebrated in Texas with food, music and ...
Juneteenth has been designated an official holiday for the city of Philadelphia, Mayor Jim Kenney announced Tuesday. As a result, all city offices and facilities will be closed to the public on ...
An in-depth conversation with Philadelphia influencers about why the 2020 Census is so important for the African American community. Also, a celebration of the history and resilience of Black people ...
Thousands gathered at the African American Museum in Philadelphia for hours of festivities celebrating Juneteenth on Wednesday. The national holiday commemorates the date June 19, 1865, when ...