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Here's what buzzing in the Baltimore area on the holiday: Sponsored by the NAACP, a Juneteenth 5k kicks off in Columbia along Harriet Tubman lane at 8 a.m. At Fort McHenry, there here will be free ...
In Juneteenth's fifth year as a federal holiday, commemorations of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States continue to evolve in the Baltimore area and beyond.
Run Up to Juneteenth 5K-- This 5K run/1-mile walk crosses the Hanover Street Bridge in Baltimore and connects Port Covington and Cherry Hill, making a short loop in Middle Branch Park: June 11 at ...
Dreniya Tucker, 3, of Baltimore, enjoys a Djembe drum circle during Rhythm Liberation Fest: Juneteenth Celebration. Baltimore’s music scene and the Juneteenth holiday feature a pop-up ...
BALTIMORE — A full day of events in Baltimore commemorated Juneteenth on the third year it's recognized as a federal holiday. The holiday, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, marks ...
Here’s a list of some of the local events celebrating Juneteenth, a national holiday signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2022. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when a Union general ...
BALTIMORE --Baltimore's AFRAM Festival gets underway on Saturday, the same day as Juneteenth. As the proud media sponsor, WJZ is highlighting vendors and difference makers all week long leading up ...
Juneteenth may be one day on the calendar, but the Baltimore area marked the occasion all weekend, with some even starting one week early.For the second year, events in Maryland celebrated the day ...
Jun. 19—In Juneteenth's fifth year as a federal holiday, commemorations of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States continue to evolve in the Baltimore area and beyond. Subscribe ...
WBAL Radio 1090 AM - Juneteenth: A brief history with Baltimore insight . For the first time since its inception, Juneteenth will be federally recognized as a national holiday this year.
BALTIMORE — Juneteenth is now a holiday for several colleges and universities across Maryland. Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, which includes 12 institutions in all, Jay A ...
The AFRO hosted its third annual Juneteenth Breakfast on June 18, honoring Maryland’s HBCUs for their vital role in advancing Black education and leadership. Held at the Center Club in Baltimore ...