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How a Jacksonville rapper carries the legacy of Juneteenth through rhythm and rhyme

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‘We can emerge into greatness’: How a Jacksonville advocate works to ensure the youth know about Juneteenth

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‘It cannot stop with my generation’: How Explore Jax Core tells the story of Florida’s Emancipation

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History of the Watch Night Service in the Black church and its link to the official end of slavery

Read full article: History of the Watch Night Service in the Black church and its link to the official end of slavery

As the clock nears midnight on New Year’s Eve, many African American churches and households across the country gather not to just ring in a new year, but to honor a powerful tradition rooted in freedom.

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Journey to Freedom: How Emancipation Day became part of Florida’s culture

Read full article: Journey to Freedom: How Emancipation Day became part of Florida’s culture

Emancipation Day marked the end of slavery in Florida, which happened before Juneteenth in Texas. This is how Emancipation Day has become a part of Florida culture.

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Franklintown: The history of ‘America’s promise of 40 acres and a mule’ on Amelia Island

Read full article: Franklintown: The history of ‘America’s promise of 40 acres and a mule’ on Amelia Island

There’s a story of resilience rooted in the sand and soil of Amelia Island. Long before becoming a postcard destination, it was a promise of refuge for the formerly enslaved and an island where freedom rang early.

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Juneteenth and more at Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park

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Park activities for Juneteenth and beyond

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Jacksonville activist group light Main Street Bridge in red, black, green to honor Juneteenth

Read full article: Jacksonville activist group light Main Street Bridge in red, black, green to honor Juneteenth

The Northside Coalition of Jacksonville will light up the Main Street Bridge in red, black, and green to honor Juneteenth.

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Tracing the Roots: The Story of Juneteenth

Read full article: Tracing the Roots: The Story of Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom. Though rooted in Texas, the day holds national significance.

City of Jacksonville recognizes Juneteenth

‘America can change’: Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration in Jacksonville

Read full article: ‘America can change’: Community gathers for Juneteenth celebration in Jacksonville

Community leaders and performers gathered at the Jacksonville Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium Tuesday evening for an early Juneteenth celebration.

Norman Harris, executive director of JMF Corporation that puts on a Juneteenth celebration in Denver, is shown on the light-rail track running through the neighborhood where the event is staged Friday, June 13, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support

Read full article: Juneteenth celebrations adapt after corporate sponsors pull support

Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

A view of a section of the 1865 Juneteenth General Order No. 3 that is displayed by the Dallas Historical Society at the Fair Park Hall of State in Dallas, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here’s what they said

Read full article: Juneteenth started with handbills proclaiming freedom. Here’s what they said

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.

Main Street Bridge was lit for 19 minutes to commemorate the holiday

‘It’s an expression’: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive

Read full article: ‘It’s an expression’: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive

The Northside Coalition, a local civil rights group, lined the Main Street Bridge to light it red, black and green for Juneteenth on Wednesday night

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Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive

Read full article: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive

The Northside Coalition, a local civil rights group, lined the Main Street Bridge to light it red, black and green for Juneteenth on Wednesday night.

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Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive

Read full article: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive

The Northside Coalition, a local civil rights group, lined the Main Street Bridge to light it red, black and green for Juneteenth on Wednesday night.

Canright House dedicated as museum in West Augustine on Juneteenth.

Relocated civil rights landmark with ties to Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated with Juneteenth ribbon cutting

Read full article: Relocated civil rights landmark with ties to Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated with Juneteenth ribbon cutting

St. Johns County plans to celebrate Juneteenth with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for a civil rights landmark in St. Augustine.

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Juneteenth ribbon cutting at relocated civil rights landmark

Read full article: Juneteenth ribbon cutting at relocated civil rights landmark

St. Johns County plans to celebrate Juneteenth with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for a civil rights landmark in St. Augustine. 

Mayor Donna Deegan announced members of African American Advisory Board during Juneteenth commemoration ceremony

City to uplift diversity with new African American Advisory Board announced at Juneteenth commemoration

Read full article: City to uplift diversity with new African American Advisory Board announced at Juneteenth commemoration

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan named 11 people to sit on the inaugural Mayoral Advisory Board for African Americans.

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VP Kamala Harris to deliver remarks ahead of Juneteenth celebration

Read full article: VP Kamala Harris to deliver remarks ahead of Juneteenth celebration

For more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities.

Happy Juneteenth!

Programming changes on Channel 4 Wednesday

Read full article: Programming changes on Channel 4 Wednesday

As we commemorate Juneteenth on Wednesday, we have a few Channel 4 programming notes to share with you.

Celebrations took place all across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia to commemorate Juneteenth.

Juneteenth celebrations across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia bring community together

Read full article: Juneteenth celebrations across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia bring community together

Celebrations took place all across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia this weekend ahead of Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States.

The history of Lincolnville: Juneteenth emancipation event celebrates historic community in St. Augustine

Lincolnville Juneteenth festival will celebrate 60 years of civil rights in St. Augustine

Read full article: Lincolnville Juneteenth festival will celebrate 60 years of civil rights in St. Augustine

The Lincolnville Juneteenth Community Festival is hosting its annual celebration to honor civil rights in St. Augustine on Saturday, June 15.

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‘I just love it’: 10-year-old Jacksonville girl competes in Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo

Read full article: ‘I just love it’: 10-year-old Jacksonville girl competes in Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo

Thousands of people filled the Jacksonville Equestrian Center to cheer on African-American cowboys and cowgirls as they showcased their talents.

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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Trump's peace efforts falter as conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza escalate

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In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage

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ICE denies using excessive force as it broadens immigration arrests in Chicago

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Big foundations and nonprofits still flood to the sidelines of a diminished United Nations

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