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Today (June 19th) is Juneteenth. Starting back in 1865, it is currently one of the oldest celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. (It was on June 19th that Union soldiers brought the news to Galveston, Texas that the war was over\/that the slaves were free.) For more information about the holiday and to find events near you that focus on bringing all people together, visit this site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"