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Juneteenth:

Our Country’s Second Independence Day
2025-05-13 11:00:00 2025-05-13 12:00:00 America/Chicago Juneteenth: Join us as UAB Historian, Dr. Andy Baer, discusses the history and origins of Juneteenth, our country’s second independence day. Homewood Public Library - Round Auditorium

Tuesday, May 13
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 11:00:00 2025-05-13 12:00:00 America/Chicago Juneteenth: Join us as UAB Historian, Dr. Andy Baer, discusses the history and origins of Juneteenth, our country’s second independence day. Homewood Public Library - Round Auditorium

Homewood Public Library

Round Auditorium

Join us as UAB Historian, Dr. Andy Baer, discusses the history and origins of Juneteenth, our country’s second independence day.

Although it has long been celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans. The historical legacy of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Historical | Educational / Informational | Adult Events |

TAGS: | Historical | Educational | Adults |

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