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Numerous activities are slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom and the end of slavery following the Civil War.

Utah

Who
University of Utah, Project Success Coalition, Amir Jackson, LeiLoni Allan McLaughlin, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Beloved Community
What
Numerous activities are slated in Utah to mark Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom and the end of slavery following the Civil War.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:11:22 GMT · 1h 58m ago
Where
Utah ·
Why
Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops informed formerly enslaved people in Texas of their freedom.
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Across Utah, various organizations and community leaders are organizing events to commemorate Juneteenth, emphasizing the universal themes of freedom, justice, and hope, which can foster stronger communities and reaffirm core American values.

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