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Juneteenth Recs and Resources

Happy Juneteenth! Here are some reading recs and resources to enjoy. As always, keep reading and keep writing (and be sure to check out today's writing prompt and the bottom of this post).

Jun 19, 2025
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What is Juneteenth?

“Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, has been celebrated by African Americans since the late 1800s.

President Biden signed legislation in 2021 that made Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, a federal holiday, after interest in the day was renewed during the summer of 2020 …

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