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Brett Mercer performs at What's So Funny About Detroit? on May 30, 2024.
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The Metro Events Guide: Comedy, culture and light displays in Detroit this weekend

Sophia Jozwiak June 20, 2024

This week, we’re highlighting local talent, from comedians to musicians to tie-dye artists. Plus, a Juneteenth book fair and an Eid...

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Emancipation Day Celebration band in Texas, June 19, 1900.
  • Created Equal
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Created Equal: The legacy of Juneteenth, nearly 160 years later

Jenny Sherman, Madison Ganzak June 19, 2024

Juneteenth marks our nation's second independence day — when the last of America's slaves were freed by executive decree. Though...

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BLKBOK sitting at a piano.
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The Metro Events Guide: Where to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Detroit

Sophia Jozwiak June 13, 2024

This week, we’ve got several Juneteenth celebrations, featuring live music, interactive art, panel discussions and community. Plus, the start of summer...

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Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
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Detroit Evening Report: Juneteenth is now an official state holiday in Michigan

Tia Graham July 12, 2023

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation declaring Juneteenth a state holiday in Michigan.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...

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Shayla Tyler (left) and Allimatou Coleman perform a traditional West African dance during the Wayne State University Juneteenth kickoff event, on Jun. 13, at Wayne State University, in Detroit.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: How Juneteenth helps bring communities together

Detroit Today June 19, 2023

This week marks the first time Detroit recognizes Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city workers. The federal government officially...

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The Detroit skyline from Hart Plaza.
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Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves Juneteenth as paid holiday for city workers

Nargis Rahman May 10, 2023

Detroit will recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday for city workers.Listen and Subscribe to the Detroit Evening ReportNPR | Apple...

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BLKBOK

BLKBOK Commemorates Juneteenth – Performance & Conversation with Ann Delisi

Nicole Amine April 19, 2023

Detroit Neo-Classical pianist BLKBOK joins Ann Delisi on Tuesday, June 20th at 7:30pm at Willis Show Bar for an intimate performance and conversation to...

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Juneteenth Historical Newspaper
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  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • Politics, Government & Finance

Juneteenth and what its federal holiday status says about us

Detroit Today June 20, 2022

After President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law in 2021, this year marked the first...

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juneteenth city of detroit celebration 2020
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Detroit to host a Juneteenth event on Sunday

Laura Herberg June 15, 2022

The Metro-Detroit Black Business Alliance, in partnership with the City of Detroit and other organizations, is hosting a Juneteenth Freedom...

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WSU Juneteenth Kickoff-9
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Photos: Wayne State University kicks off Juneteenth celebration

Nate Pappas June 14, 2022

Wayne State University kicked off its 2022 WSU Juneteenth Opening Celebration on Monday with African performances, a voter registration drive,...

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