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The Juneteenth Jazz Jamboree

By David Johnson
Published June 19, 2019 at 2:02 PM EDT
Juneteenth, which began as a celebration of the emancipation of slaves in America, has become a holiday that honors the heritage and culture of black Americans.
Juneteenth, which began as a celebration of the emancipation of slaves in America, has become a holiday that honors the heritage and culture of black Americans.

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