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Hoosiers celebrate Juneteenth

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Rural Hamilton County was home to free Black people in mid-1800s

Every July, descendants of Roberts Settlement come back to the property for homecomings.
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History of the Roberts Settlement | Juneteenth in Indiana

In 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to liberate enslaved people in that state. An Indiana connection to that historic day is found in Hamilton County.
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'Celebration of freedom' | The history of Juneteenth at Indy's Crown Hill Cemetery

13News reporter Lauren Kostiuk went to Crown Hill Cemetery to learn more about the stories and people who helped make Juneteenth possible.
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Junteenth history at Crown Hill Cemetery

13News reporter Lauren Kostiuk went to Crown Hill Cemetery to learn more about the stories and people who helped make Juneteenth possible.
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Juneteenth celebrations held across Indianapolis

13News reporter Rich Nye went to several events around the city to ask people what Juneteenth means to them.
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In the News Now | Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they were freed. See how cities around the U.S. are coming together and celebrating.
13News Now Presents

Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names

This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
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Celebrating Juneteenth in central Indiana

There are several places offering Juneteenth events this week.
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Juneteenth | Sharing the holiday's significance and celebrating freedom

Sharing the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
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Thousands celebrate during Indy Juneteenth Festival at Military Park

For the last seven years, Indy Juneteenth has brought together local businesses, organizations and community members to celebrate the emancipation of slaves in 1865.
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Indy Juneteenth Festival held at Military Park

Over 15,000 people made their way over to Military Park to watch performances from dance and cheer groups and enjoy local food vendors and businesses.