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Juneteenth
'Healing place for our community': Portland community holds special Juneteenth celebration in Gresham
The Story
Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the US | How Did We Get Here?
On June 19, 1865, Union troops delivered a proclamation in Galveston, Texas, notifying slaves in this last Confederate state of their emancipation.
Juneteenth
Gresham community celebrates Juneteenth at Vance Park
This event marks the sixth annual Juneteenth celebration bringing the community together to remember and honor the journey.
In The News
In the News Now | Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they were freed. See how cities around the U.S. are coming together and celebrating.
Community
On Juneteenth, Portland nonprofit holds neighborhood walking tours
Word is Bond, a Portland nonprofit, is commemorating Juneteenth by holding neighborhood walking tours.
Juneteenth
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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Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade celebrates progress, Portland's Black leaders
Saturday, 1,500 people marched along MLK Drive in honor of Juneteenth, celebrating not only the freedom of emancipated slaves but also Black leaders in Portland.
Local News
Clara Peoples Freedom Trail Parade celebrates progress, Portland's Black leaders
Around 1,500 people marched along MLK Drive in honor of Juneteenth, celebrating not only the freedom of emancipated slaves but also Black leaders in Portland.
Juneteenth
Nonprofit Word is Bond leads "In My Shoes" walking tours highlighting Portland's Black culture
The tours will include original poetry, music, and discussions on visions for the city. While celebrating Black culture and the history of Portland.
Things to Do
Things to do around Portland for Juneteenth
June 19, known as Juneteenth, commemorates the day hundreds of thousands of slaves learned of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation.
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'It's beautiful and wonderful': Portland's first sold-out historic Black rodeo, 'Eight Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo' a hit in Oregon
Many Black cowboys and cowgirls traveled from far and wide to compete in the inaugural sold-out event Saturday — offering over $60,000 in prize money.
Juneteenth
'It’s a celebration, it’s heartwarming': Thousands of Portlanders honor the Juneteenth holiday
Don't Shoot Portland and The Big Yard Foundation both held events on Monday — welcoming the community to commemorate together.
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