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Juneteenth (19th June)

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday in the United States honoring African American heritage by commemorating the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth,[1] and is recognized as a [...]

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Freedom (16th March)

In the United States, “Freedom of Information Day” is celebrated annually on March 16th. Freedom of Information is often taken for granted in countries where it exists so it’s certainly worth exploring with a class. As well as freedom of information, you can explore other types of freedom. Themes such as slavery and even George [...]

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