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The holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in Texas is gaining recognition as protests against police brutality continue in the United States.
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What is Juneteenth?

The holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in Texas is gaining recognition as protests against police brutality continue in the United States.

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