Slavery existed in Connecticut until 1848 – only 17 years before the last enslaved Americans learned of their freedom, as commemorated by Juneteenth.
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Here’s a look at Juneteenth celebrations across Connecticut
Events honoring Juneteenth, marking the end of enslavement in the United States, extend throughout the month of June.
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Outside the replica of slave ship Amistad, Gov. Lamont signs Juneteenth bill
With a ceremonial bill signing and an impromptu climb by the governor aboard the Amistad, Connecticut got an early jump on Juneteenth.
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An embrace of Juneteenth in CT, and a clash over its meaning
The House voted 142-1 to designate Juneteenth a legal holiday in Connecticut. The overwhelmingly positive vote belied a difficult debate.
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Murals across Connecticut commemorate Juneteenth
On Wednesday evening, as Destiny Hamilton and her friend were driving through Bloomfield, they saw something that made them stop and pull over. On the wall of the community center where she made countless childhood memories, giant images of President Barack Obama and Anika Rose were shining in the sunlight. Ryan Christenson, of North Haven, […]
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‘We are taking hold of our future’
Thousands gather in cities around Connecticut to continue the fight for justice and equity on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth.
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This Juneteenth is different
There are increasing calls for Juneteenth to be an official holiday in the state.
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Senate Dems want broad social justice agenda for July session, others say there isn’t time
Senate Democrats want to tackle systemic racial inequalities in housing, education and beyond. But there’s only agreement on police reforms.