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2. Juneteenth flag - Wikipedia

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   The Juneteenth Flag has the date of June 19, 1865 displayed on it. One year later freed slaves in Texas celebrated the first Juneteenth on June 19, and it was called "Jubilee Day". History. The most recognizable symbol of Juneteenth is the Juneteenth flag. The flag was first flown in 2000, at Boston's Roxbury Heritage State Park.

3. The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here’s what they mean

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   The flag was revised in 2000 into the version we know today, according to the National Juneteenth Observation Foundation. Seven years later, the date “June 19, 1865” was added, commemorating ...

4. The Deeper Meaning Behind the Juneteenth Flag - AOL

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   The Deeper Meaning Behind the Juneteenth Flag. Diego Wyatt. June 18, 2024 at 9:50 AM. First celebrated in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, Juneteenth (also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom ...

5. Juneteenth - Wikipedia

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   Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States. For decades, activists and congress members (led by many African Americans) proposed legislation, advocated for, and built support for state and national observances. During his campaign for president in June 2020, Joe Biden publicly celebrated the holiday. [125]

6. The Juneteenth Flag: The History Behind Its Colors and Symbols

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   The red, white, and blue design of the Juneteenth flag may not be quite as iconic as the one emblazoned on the U.S. flag, but for Black Americans, the flag commemorating their emancipation is ...

7. Why Is the Juneteenth Flag Blue and Red? A Guide to ... - AOL

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   The Juneteenth flag was created in order to signify and solidify the holiday for all Americans, and the Juneteenth flag is most noted for its distinct colors and shapes.

8. Ben Haith - Wikipedia

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   1942 (age 81–82) Connecticut. Known for. Juneteenth flag. Hassie Benjamin Haith Jr. (born 1942), also known as Boston Ben, is an American activist, social worker, and vexillographer who designed the Juneteenth flag. Haith has been active in anti-crime groups since the 1980s. He is also the founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration ...

9. What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the ... - AOL

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   A flag in recognition of Juneteenth is displayed as the Major League Baseball season is postponed due the coronavirus pandemic on June 18, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.