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Juneteenth rallies continue across DC
DC residents are celebrating Juneteenth in the wake of protests and demonstrations throughout the city.
WASHINGTON - DMV residents rallied in D.C. on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth – a holiday given more weight as it falls in the wake of massive nationwide protests and unrest.
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Like cities across the country, the nation’s capital was rocked by demonstrations – some of which erupted into violence and vandalism.
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Friday’s event mixed protest signs with Go-Go music, as residents celebrated the day slavery effectively ended in the United States.
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Scholar discusses meaning of Juneteenth
Howard University Professor Michael Fauntroy discusses the meaning of Juneteenth.