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Juneteenth commemorates the very first day in which all Black Americans in formerly Confederate territories knew that they were free people.

John Baptiste Jourdain once dominated newspaper headlines, but his legacy has been forgotten. His family wants the world to know his story 

Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary, put her safety on the line to dismantle racial segregation in Southern schools.

Bass Reeves was one of the greatest lawman of the old West, but until recently he was a historical footnote. Now Hollywood is telling his story. 

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the date signifying the end of chattel slavery in the United States. It is now set to become the 12th federal holiday.