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Juneteenth Freedom Reception Celebrates Nation's Newest Holiday

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June 18, 2021 11:23 pm

Juneteenth Freedom Reception Celebrates Nation's Newest Holiday

Friday’s Juneteenth Freedom Reception was supposed to be a push for change, but instead, it turned into a celebration. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports from a joyful gathering at the MLK Memorial on what organizers call a first step.

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