Juneteenth Day

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  1. 6. Juneteenth helps people learn and remember this.
  2. 9. Juneteenth is often celebrated with this group.
  3. 10. The city in Texas where the first Juneteenth happened.
  4. 11. A fun, big event held to celebrate Juneteenth in many cities.
  5. 12. People coming together in shared celebration and support.
  6. 13. A goal of Juneteenth, bringing people together.
  7. 14. Holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S.
  8. 18. The culture and community Juneteenth honors.
  9. 19. The state where the last enslaved people were freed.
  10. 20. Another word for freedom, often mentioned during Juneteenth.
  11. 23. What many people still march and speak out for today.
  12. 24. Union general who announced freedom in Texas.
  13. 26. What enslaved people finally received in Texas in 1865.
  14. 27. The day of the month Juneteenth is on.
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  1. 1. A time to think about the past and what freedom means.
  2. 2. Music, food, and stories passed down through generations.
  3. 3. Movement to end slavery.
  4. 4. These colorful events often happen on Juneteenth.
  5. 5. What Juneteenth is all about — joy and remembrance.
  6. 7. A type of peaceful protest or celebration.
  7. 8. Juneteenth became a federal one in 2021.
  8. 15. The freeing of someone from slavery.
  9. 16. President who signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
  10. 17. Customs passed down and celebrated each year.
  11. 21. These light up the sky at night in celebration.
  12. 22. The month Juneteenth is celebrated.
  13. 25. A color often seen in food and decorations during Juneteenth.