What is Juneteenth?
As Americans across the nation prepare to commemorate Juneteenth, the observance is a celebration—it’s a long-overdue ...
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Who is Al Edwards, the Texas lawmaker behind Juneteenth
Long before Juneteenth became a federally recognized holiday, Albert Ely Edwards stood alone on the floor of the ...
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