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13News Now Presents

Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
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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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Juneteenth: Sharing the 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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Juneteenth: The history, importance and how to celebrate

A look at the history and origin of the federal holiday Juneteenth, as well as discussing Black pride and how to mark the holiday.
Heartwarming

'Keep going': She didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize. But civil rights icon Opal Lee isn't slowing down

For decades, she has been a leader for civil rights, a fundraiser for local nonprofits and an advocate for raising national awareness for Juneteenth.
Nation World

Juneteenth is today: Here's its 150-year history

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 -- but a quarter of a million people in Texas were enslaved for years longer.
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EXPLAINER: What is Juneteenth, why do we celebrate it?

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 -- but a quarter of a million people in Texas were enslaved for years longer.
Local News

'I just admire him so much:' Smoketown celebrates Fred Stoner, legendary boxing trainer

The event is a part of the many Juneteenth celebrations in Louisville. Stoner trained several boxers, including Muhammad Ali.
Sports

'I just admire him so much:' Smoketown celebrates Fred Stoner, legendary boxing trainer

The event is a part of the many Juneteenth celebrations in Louisville. Stoner trained several boxers, including Muhammad Ali.
History

Abraham Lincoln birthplace to observe Juneteenth with presentations

The presentation will discuss Abraham Lincoln’s legacy in pushing for emancipation and how that led to the formation of Juneteenth.