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Radford man found guilty of aggravated murder in 2020 death of 2-year-old

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Black entrepreneurs in Roanoke celebrate freedom to honor Juneteenth

Roanoke celebrates Juneteenth at Eureka Park

Pres. Biden offers statement on Juneteenth

Test your Juneteenth knowledge with this quiz

Did you realize that Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States?

5 ways to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, which takes place June 19 each year, is the name for the date in 1865 when Union soldiers freed the remaining slaves in Texas, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation.

The history behind Juneteenth you might not have known

Most of us are aware of Juneteenth, in that it exists, but there is so much history to know about the celebration.

‘It means freedom!’: Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, speaks at Virginia Tech

Sunday, Virginia Tech welcomed her for a community conversation. It was part of the University’s 1872 Forward celebration, a 3-day celebration that brings to life how the past shapes the present and leads the university into the future, according to their website.

Roanoke Valley sings and dances to honor Juneteenth

Celebrating freedom through their voices and feet in Eureka Park, Roanoke residents came together to honor Juneteenth on Saturday.

This tour of a Gainsboro neighborhood highlights the rich African American history it holds

To celebrate Juneteenth, a local historian guides a group through Gainsboro on Friday, teaching about the neighborhood’s rich African American history.

Appomattox to celebrate Juneteenth at Courtland Festival Park

The event will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Courtland Festival Park

Hollywood comes to Alleghany County for Juneteenth with viewing of BlacKkKlansman with movie writer

Many people are being educated about and then celebrating Juneteenth for the first time this year.

11 events happening in Southwest, Central Virginia to celebrate Juneteenth

In honor of Juneteenth, we’ve compiled a list of celebrations you can join in to honor an integral moment in Black History.

EXPLAINER: The story of Juneteenth, the new federal holiday

The United States government is catching up with Black people who have been commemorating the end of slavery in the United States for generations with a day called “Juneteenth.”.

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Booker T. Washington National Monument hosting virtual Juneteenth celebration

‘An important symbol of hope’: Gov. Ralph Northam commemorates Juneteenth at Fort Monroe

2021 marks the second year Juneteenth is observed in Virginia, but it’s the first year it’s celebrated as a permanent state holiday.

Check out this virtual event happening for Juneteenth

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Juneteenth celebrations, events across the Roanoke area

Mark your calendars: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is set for Saturday.

Lynchburg coalition to host virtual Juneteenth event

As the country recognizes Juneteenth as a national holiday, a celebration in the Hill City aims to help people understand the history.

Lexington prepares to host first official Juneteenth celebration

As this city continues to address its complicated past, leaders are preparing to host their first official Juneteenth event downtown.

WATCH: President Joe Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a national holiday

The United States will soon have 11 federal holidays.

In your words: Here’s what you said Juneteenth means to you

Juneteenth is coming up, this weekend in fact -- and for those who might be unfamiliar, the holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

What to watch to celebrate Juneteenth

While many Americans have a vast array of knowledge about Juneteenth, others don’t know as much about the holiday and the history behind it.

Add this book to your Juneteenth reading list

Christiansburg Institute Inc. honors formerly enslaved students during Juneteenth celebration

The event will take place on the historic grounds of Christiansburg Industrial Institute, the first high school for Black students in Southwest Virginia.

Will Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Senate unanimously passes a bill, bringing it one step closer

It’s an occasion that’s recognized in most states and the District of Columbia, but it’s not as of yet a federal holiday.

Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

The Senate has passed a bill that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.

Virginia Tech researchers dig deeper into Juneteenth

Virginia Tech researchers are looking at the history behind Juneteenth.

Celebrate Juneteenth this weekend with art

Event spotlights untold history of local Black Union soldiers leading up to Juneteenth

You don’t have to be a history buff to get reeled into “Fighting for Freedom: Black Union Soldiers from Rockbridge”.

In your own words: What does Juneteenth mean to you?

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved Black people learned they had been freed, is often celebrated by families across the nation -- with events including cookouts, parades or community festivals.

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