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“Freedom Then, Freedom Now”: Ithaca Celebrates Juneteenth
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Ithaca’s Juneteenth celebration highlights the achievements and ongoing efforts of Black Americans in pursuit of freedom since the first Juneteenth celebration in 1865.
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Ithaca Unveils Two Murals Celebrating Civil Rights History, Community Healing
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Ithaca’s unveiled two murals that work to amplify Black voices in the city’s history and culture.
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Juneteenth Weekend Commemorated by Cornell Students With Celebration and Reflection
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Although COVID-19 restrictions altered the way Juneteenth was celebrated this year, students spent time with their families and reflected on both the holiday’s history and how to get more national recognition for the holiday.
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Cornell to Observe Juneteenth With Paid Holiday for Staff and Faculty
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President Martha E. Pollack gave faculty and staff the day off for Juneteenth, the oldest commemoration of the end of slavery in the U.S.