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Black is beautiful: See the rich visual history of Juneteenth in Michigan

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‘We freed ourselves’ | Grand Rapids marks Juneteenth with power and purpose

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By Alexis Dumerjean

What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday and how it's celebrated

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Grand Rapids celebrates Juneteenth with parades, parties, Jam

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By Cameron James & Tessa Kresch

Juneteenth 2025: Grand Rapids celebrates 160th anniversary with parade, festivities

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What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865. That was when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that over 250,000 enslaved people were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln and declared slaves in Confederate states were free.

What is Juneteenth? The meaning behind the June 19 federal holiday and how it's celebrated

When is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth falls on June 19 and has often been celebrated on the third Saturday in June. Historian Mitch Kachun notes that celebrations of the end of slavery have three goals: "to celebrate, to educate, and to agitate." Early celebrations consisted of baseball, fishing, and rodeos.

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Yoopers celebrate Juneteenth with African drum and dance workshops

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By Stephen Deladurantaye

Fireworks and celebrations mark Juneteenth in Flint

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By Kevin Craft

Weather can’t hold back Juneteenth celebration in Lansing

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FOX 47 News Lansing

Lansing man to be honored as grand marshal in city's Juneteenth parade

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By Larry Wallace

Idlewild celebrates Juneteenth and its legacy

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I AM Academy Stages Fourth Juneteenth Freedom Festival & Market on Saturday

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How Juneteenth is being used as a symbol of efforts surviving DEI attacks

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More Juneteenth events and other mid-Michigan festivities planned this weekend, June 20-22

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By Justin Engel

Mercer Island Reporter

MI Juneteenth event celebrates freedom, culture and community

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By Andy Nystrom

Grand Rapids Magazine

Things to do on Juneteenth & this weekend in GR

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Delta County demonstrators celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month

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By Lily Simmons

Here are some of the Juneteenth celebrations across Mid-Michigan

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By Eisele Hirschel

Michigan Advance

Lansing kicks off Juneteenth celebration with scholarship award ceremony

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By Leah Craig

Flint honors 53rd Juneteenth celebration with parade, music and message

Yesterday

By Trae Harris

FOX 17 West Michigan News

Grand Rapids celebrates Juneteenth with vibrant events and calls for continued progress

Yesterday

By Waleed Alamleh

Kalamazoo hosts vibrant Juneteenth celebration with music, dance, and culture

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By Donald Ede

WKAR Public Media

Mid-Michigan commemorates Juneteenth with events scheduled through Sunday

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theheraldreview.com

Idlewild Juneteenth Festival continues legacy of Black freedom, celebration

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By Darren Iozia

thealpenanews.com

Juneteenth program Thursday at Grace Lutheran

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Flint celebrates Juneteenth with a week of free community events

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By Ramona Watson

theflintcouriernews.com

Traditional Flint Juneteenth Celebration focuses on uplifting and a better future as a community

3 days ago

miningjournal.net

NMU participates in Juneteenth celebrations

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By Antonio Anderson

The Holland Sentinel

What is Juneteenth? Everything to know about celebrating in Holland

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By Cassidey Kavathas

Second Wave Michigan

Juneteenth Festival celebrates freedom, youth leadership, and unity

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By Shandra Martinez

| East Village Magazine

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Flint

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Lansing State Journal

Juneteenth events planned across Greater Lansing. Where to celebrate

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By Susan Vela

Iosco County News Herald

Lansing kicks off Juneteenth celebration with scholarship award ceremony

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Gov. Whitmer recognizes Juneteenth in Michigan for 19th year

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By Sarah Edgecomb

Upper Michigan's Source

NMU ‘Week of Jubilee’ continues with Juneteenth Festival

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By Griffin Weinberg

Black is beautiful: See the rich visual history of Juneteenth in Michigan

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Juneteenth parade in Flint runs from north side to downtown

Yesterday

No rain on this parade: Flint Juneteenth celebration shines bright despite weather

Yesterday

Juneteenth 2025: Saginaw event to recreate Black Wall Street

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By Justin Engel

See photos from the Flint holds 53rd annual Juneteenth Celebration

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Flint celebrates, honors Juneteenth

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By Zain Omair

Flint celebrates Juneteenth with parade, community events

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Michigan Advance

Weather can’t hold back Juneteenth celebration in Lansing

2 days ago

By Leah Craig

The Grand Rapids Community Juneteenth 2025 Afro-Gaga Parade and Celebration

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By Chloe Trofatter

NMU celebrates Juneteenth with weeklong community events

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Mid Michigan Juneteenth events

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By Rachelle Legrand

Lansing kicks off Juneteenth celebration with scholarship award ceremony

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FOX 17 West Michigan News

Juneteenth Jam kicks off in downtown Grand Rapids

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By Andy Curtis

Big Rapids Pioneer

Idlewild Juneteenth Festival celebrates 11 years of Black heritage, community

3 days ago

By Darren Iozia

FOX 17 West Michigan News

Justice For Juneteenth Jam returns to Grand Rapids

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By Nicole Stoner

Your guide to 2025 Juneteenth events in the Grand Rapids area and Muskegon

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By Skyla Jewell-hammie

Flint’s celebration of Juneteenth includes fireworks, Black Wall Street Festival

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By Ron Fonger

Juneteenth 2025: Saginaw parade route extended to downtown plaza

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By Justin Engel

NMU celebrates Juneteenth with Week of Jubilee

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