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Lesson Plan June 19 2025

Lesson plan: History of Juneteenth and why it became a national holiday

Explore the significance of Juneteenth and the value of making it a national holiday
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Daily News Lesson June 19 2025

What Juneteenth means for Americans, according to teacher Opal Lee

Learn about the origins of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
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Educator Voices February 25 2025

Educator Voice: Author Alice Faye Duncan discusses history of Juneteenth

For Black History Month, listen to Duncan discuss her book and how her hometown of Memphis celebrates Juneteenth

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