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Juneteenth: The 155-year-old holiday's history explained

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As leaders and companies across the United States announce efforts to support Black people and culture during a time of widespread protests against systemic racism and police brutality, businesses from Twitter to the the National Football League have announced they will recognize Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, as a paid company holiday. Here's what you should know about the emancipation celebration that dates to 1865.
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