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June 17, 2021June 17, 2021

Juneteenth: A Brief History

Juneteenth has been known by many names: National Independence Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day.

And now, as a national holiday.

President Joe Biden, June 17, 2021, officially recognized Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a national holiday. The University of Central Oklahoma is displaying its unconditional support . . . read more

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