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Positively JAX: National Miss Juneteenth Pageant

Red, purple flags flying at Jacksonville Beach

TELL US: How are you celebrating Juneteenth also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day?

Juneteenth 2022: What’s open, closed for the holiday?

Many state and local federal offices will be closed -- along with banks and other businesses.

Hundreds gather at Jacksonville Beach for first Juneteenth event

Hundreds of people were at the Seawalk Pavilion on Sunday for what organizers said was the first Juneteenth event at Jacksonville Beach.

Hundreds gather at Jacksonville Beach for first Juneteenth event

Hundreds of people were at the Seawalk Pavilion on Sunday for what organizers said was the first Juneteenth event at Jacksonville Beach.

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?

Do you know the origins of Juneteenth?

On June 17th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill officially making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Besides being a new day federal employees have as paid time off, what do people really know about the origins of Juneteenth?

Thousands celebrate freedom with faith-based Juneteenth concert at Daily’s Place

Thousands gathered at Daily’s Place on Saturday for Jacksonville’s Juneteenth Celebration.

Black business marketplace offers entertainment, fun for Juneteenth celebration

The summer heat didn’t stop hundreds of people from attending the sixth annual Melanin Market Saturday afternoon near downtown Jacksonville.

Jacksonville community weighs in on major companies receiving backlash for their Juneteenth support

Fraternities strike it out the park at their annual charity softball game

The Jacksonville Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated played against Theta Phi Alumni Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated for their annual charity softball game.

Black business marketplace offers entertainment, fun for annual Juneteenth celebration

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Rain doesn’t dampen spirit as community celebrates Juneteenth with annual Freedom Walk parade

With Juneteenth on Sunday, several Jacksonville organizations found ways to celebrate the now federal holiday early on Saturday.

Celebrating Juneteenth: Melanin Market

Anita Spencer, the Director of Communications for the Melanin Market, joins us to discuss the role of the Melanin Market and why it is an important event that people of all backgrounds can attend.

Juneteenth Annual Parade going through downtown and Springfield

Various organizations and groups across Jacksonville are marking Juneteenth and finding different ways to honor the now federal holiday. One way is with the Freedom Walk, an annual parade that goes through parts of downtown and Springfield.

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.

🔒 Test your history knowledge with Juneteenth quiz

See how much you know about America's youngest federal holiday.

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.

Juneteenth: A look at the history of the federal holiday & its meaning

The U.S. 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.”

Celebrating Juneteenth in Jacksonville

Shirley Mikel-Meeks, board member for Dr. Martin Luther King Foundation, joins us on The Morning Show with some ways you can celebrate Juneteenth around Jacksonville.

County-by-county list: Juneteenth celebrations, events across the Jacksonville area

Juneteenth celebrates the official end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth more than just a holiday for many Jacksonville organizations

Juneteenth is this weekend, and plenty of Jacksonville organizations have planned to celebrate the holiday.

Juneteenth Celebration concert

Councilman Reggie Gaffney and Pastor Terry Hill Jr. join us on The Morning Show with more on the River City's celebration of Juneteenth.

Cultural Colors: Celebrating Juneteenth through art

Alexandria Sowell, the author and artist of "Cultural Colors," joins us to discuss the importance of Juneteenth and how she uses art to teach African American history in her book.

Council votes to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for Jacksonville city workers

A third reading of an ordinance that would make Juneteenth a paid holiday for city workers in Jacksonville is scheduled during City Council’s meeting Tuesday evening.

Farmers Markets, Photo ops, 904 Pop Up: Here are the events happening this weekend

Need plans this weekend?

First Miss Juneteenth Pageant held at Ritz Theater and Museum

The first Miss Juneteenth Pageant was held Saturday at the Ritz Theater and Museum.

Festive crowds join together for Juneteenth Freedom Walk Parade

The third annual Juneteenth Freedom Walk Parade drew crowds together Saturday to recognize the emancipated ex-slaves' journey from slavery to freedom.

Hundreds celebrate Juneteenth by supporting Black businesses at Melanin Market

Saturday marked the fifth annual Juneteenth Melanin Market and featured about 50 vendors.

Juneteenth celebration held in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood

On Friday night, many people celebrated Juneteenth with a block party in Jacksonville’s Springfield neighborhood outside TeaPosh Naturals, a vegan restaurant.

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