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Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
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Juneteenth | Sharing the holiday's significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Norwich throws community barbecue for Juneteenth

Food, education, and pride were all on display for residents to enjoy.
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Rooted in Resilience | FOX61's Juneteenth special

FOX61 explains the significance of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, and highlights Connecticut's Black history in "Rooted in Resilience"
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Legacy Lives Here: The National Juneteenth Museum

A look at the coming museum, as envisioned by the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Ms. Opal Lee. Plus: How will it transform Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood?
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Celebrating Juneteenth, a green space project uplifts in Hartford’s North End

“Kamora’s Cultural Corner” gathers groups to pitch in from all over the area.
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Celebrating Juneteenth, a green space project uplifts in Hartford’s North End

Juneteenth served as the catalyst for the community event that brought helping hands from all over the area to pitch in.
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KNOX hosts Juneteenth celebration for Hartford families

"I’m celebrating our freedom and fighting for much more," Bulaong Ramiz of Hartford told FOX61.
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Hartford's KNOX hosts fun Juneteenth celebration

They hosted families on Friday for a celebration. With a focus on its mission of lifting people up to create a greener and healthier community.
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Juneteenth: Sharing the significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Juneteenth 2023 celebrations in Connecticut

In 2021, President Biden signed into law a bill that federally recognized Juneteenth, and later, Gov. Lamont signed a bill that recognized the holiday as well.