Americans across the country are observing the relatively new Juneteenth federal holiday with festivals, parades, cookouts and other gatherings.
across a variety of measures, including rates of maternal mortality, asthma, high blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease.
“It is the independence of a people that were forced to endure oppression and discrimination based on the color of their skin,” Jones said. Rodney said she planned to spend Monday at home, reflecting on the historical roots of the holiday and how much has changed.
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