Speakers at the fourth annual Juneteenth event emphasize empowerment and unity.
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Waterville community celebrates historic Black family on Juneteenth
Samuel Osborne and his family, who became beloved members of the Waterville community in the late 19th century, were honored in a Juneteenth celebration at their gravesites in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Juneteenth, Pride celebrations collide in Portland’s Prismatic Ball
The sold-out event at Mechanics’ Hall Thursday night is billed as a celebration of Black Pride, Ballroom, and queer and trans artistry among Black, Indigenous and people of color.
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10 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Maine
A federal holiday since 2021, Juneteenth will be celebrated at events across the state, including in Portland, Lewiston, Westbrook, Ellsworth and Nobleboro.
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‘We choose joy and love’: Lewiston celebrates Juneteenth
People gathered from all over the state to mark the federal holiday.
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What to know about Juneteenth and its historical significance
The day is a historic one for American history, civil rights activists say, and memorializing it reaffirms the country’s quest for equality.
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2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park
An altercation began between two groups during a concert at the event and someone started shooting, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said during a news conference at the scene.
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Indigo Arts in Portland hosts Welcome Table to commemorate Juneteenth, Pride
The event featured talks and workshops celebrating cultural and culinary traditions of people involved in social justice movements.
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Celebrate Juneteenth at these Maine events
The holiday is Wednesday, but events start this weekend and run through the end of the month.
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85 years after racist mob drove Opal Lee’s family from their home, she’s getting a new one
The house is expected to be move-in ready by June 19, which is the 85th anniversary of the day a mob, angered that a Black family had moved in, began gathering outside the home her parents had just bought.