Thursday marks the fifth year Juneteenth will be recognized as a federal holiday around the country. The holiday recognizes ...

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(KNSI) – Thursday marks Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom in 1865.

Thursday marks the fourth year for recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and the community is already joining hands to celebrate the day of freedom.