Juneteenth

[ joon-teenth ]

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noun

June 19, a U.S. holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States and commemorating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans, in Texas, on June 19, 1865.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Juneteenth¹

First recorded in 1935–40; June + (nine)teenth

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You watch the Obama episode of “Black-ish” or the Juneteenth episode of “#blackAF,” and you get a glimpse into our experience.

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Although it’s unclear whether he’ll be performing “Not Like Us” on the field, his Juneteenth show at the Kia Forum might be some indication: He performed it there six times in a row to raucous applause.

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During a Juneteenth celebration, she took the stage and sang gospel music for the prisoners.

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The pact features AI protections that include notification and consultation provisions; protections for remote work; and the recognition of Juneteenth as a holiday.

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Earlier this year, Lamar also hosted his Juneteenth “Pop Out” celebration at Inglewood’s Kia Forum, where he played “Not Like Us” six times.

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