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Juneteenth flag
Use	Commemorating the Juneteenth holiday
Proportion	2:3
Adopted	Designed 1997; Revised 2000; Adopted 2000; Date added 2007;
Design	Upper half is blue and lower half is red. Colors are divided by a horizontal arch. In the center is a white star which is outlined.
Designed by	Original designer Ben Haith; Revised by Lisa Jeanne Graf;

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The Juneteenth flag is a symbol for the Juneteenth holiday in the United States. The first version was created in 1997 by activist Ben Haith and that early version was displayed in 1997. The present version was first flown in 2000. The colors and symbols on the flag are representative of freedom and the end of slavery. The date on the flag represents that of General Order No. 3 issued in Galveston, Texas in 1865. Beginning in 2020, many states began recognizing Juneteenth by flying the flag over their state capitol buildings, especially after Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday by President Joe Biden the following year.

Design

The Juneteenth flag was designed in 1997 by activist Ben Haith (also known as "Boston Ben").^[1] Haith displayed the first version of the Juneteenth flag in June 1997 at Boston's John Eliot Square District. It was described by Patricia Smith of the Boston Globe as, "A banner adorned with sunbursts and flaming candles".^[2] The present design was completed and copyrighted by Haith in 2000.^[3] Haith is also the founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration.^[4] Lisa Jeanne Graf claims on her website that she was another contributor to the design: she states that she fine-tuned the design of the flag for the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation.^[5]

The flag uses the colors of red, white and blue from the American flag. Featured prominently in the center of the flag is a bursting star.^[6] Running through the center of the flag horizontally, is an arc that is meant to symbolize the new horizon of opportunity for black people.^[4] According to the president of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation Steve Williams, the star is a "Bursting star of freedom." Williams also states that the arch representing the horizon shows blue above and the red color below is symbolic of the ground soaked with blood; the blood which was shed of the Black Americans enslaved by the United States.^[7] The red, white, and blue colors were meant to convey the message that all enslaved people and their descendants are American.^[4] In 2007, the date "June 19, 1865" was added.^[6]

Symbolism

An informal listing of elements of the Juneteenth flag

The five-pointed star refers both to Texas (nicknamed the "Lone Star state") and to the "freedom of African Americans in all 50 states". Surrounding it is a nova (or "new star") representing a new beginning for all.^[8]

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, declared that all slaves in the rebel Confederate States were free.^[9] The State of Texas rejoined the Union with the end of the Civil War on April 9, 1865. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived at the port of Galveston Texas and announced that slavery had been ended with General Order No. 3. The Juneteenth Flag has the date of June 19, 1865 displayed on it.

One year later freed slaves in Texas celebrated the first Juneteenth on June 19, and it was called "Jubilee Day".^[10]

History

The most recognizable symbol of Juneteenth is the Juneteenth flag.^[8] The flag was first flown in 2000, at Boston's Roxbury Heritage State Park.^[10] Ben Haith initiated the Boston flag raising.^[4] Beginning in 2020 in the United States, several state governors ordered the Juneteenth flag to be raised over their capitol buildings on June 19. In 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers ordered the flag to be flown for the month of June.^[11] When the flag was raised in Wisconsin, state senator Lena Taylor of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus celebrated by raising their fists.^[12] Also in 2020 the flag was raised over the Cincinnati City Hall.^[13] In Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker ordered the flag to be flown above the Illinois State Capitol on June 19, 2021.^[14] In 2021 President Joe Biden signed a law marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday.^[15]

In 2020 the Boston Red Sox raised the Juneteenth flag over Fenway Park.^[16] The University of Nebraska celebrated Juneteenth by flying the flag alongside their Nebraska flag in 2020.^[17] The Juneteenth Flag was displayed at Fenway Park on June 19, 2022 along with the Flag of the United States of America.^[18]

References

^ Philippe, McKenzie Jean. "The Juneteenth flag was created in 1997". Oprah. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
^ Smith, Patricia (23 June 1997). "'Sorry' Just Doesn't Cut It". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
^ "Public Catalog - Juneteenth flag". Copyright Catalog (1978 to present). Library of Congress. Archived from the original on 3 June 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Kochi, Sudiksha; Yancey-Bragg, N'dea (18 June 2021). "What is it and What to Know About This Year's Celebration". Fort Collins Coloradoan. USA Today. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
^ "Design: Flags". L.D. Graf. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
^ ^a ^b Kaur, Harmeet (June 19, 2021). "The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here's what they mean". CNN. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
^ "Juneteenth". Democrat and Chronicle. USA Today. 19 June 2021. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
^ ^a ^b Jean-Philippe, McKenzie (18 May 2022). "The True Meaning of the Juneteenth Flag, Explained". Yahoo Life. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
^ "The Emancipation Proclamation". 6 October 2015.
^ ^a ^b Gagosz, Alexa (June 16, 2021). "What are the symbols on the Juneteenth Flag?". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
^ Bauer, Scott (18 Jun 2020). "Evers orders Juneteenth Flag Flown Over Capital". Chippewa Herald-Telegram. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
^ D. S. Burch, Audra (19 June 2020). "Juneteenth 2020 in Photos". New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
^ "Flag Raising and Juneteenth Dancers". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Associated Press. 19 June 2021. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
^ "Juneteenth Flag to Fly Above State Capitol For First Time in Illinois History, Pritzker Announces". NBC Chicago. June 16, 2021. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
^ Ryu, Jenna (18 June 2021). "'It's time for a reset': Macy Gray proposes to change American flag on Juneteenth". USA Today. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
^ "The Juneteenth flag is flying across the US". CNN. 19 June 2020. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
^ "Nebraska Athletics Celebrates Juneteenth with reflection, education and personal ties". University of Nebraska Athletics. 19 June 2020. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
^ "The Juneteenth flag is flying across the US". CNN. 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

External links

Media related to Juneteenth flag at Wikimedia Commons
Video - Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. Here is the meaning behind the flag

[Philippe-1] Philippe, McKenzie Jean. "The Juneteenth flag was created in 1997". Oprah. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.

[Smith-2] Smith, Patricia (23 June 1997). "'Sorry' Just Doesn't Cut It". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.

[LOC-3] "Public Catalog - Juneteenth flag". Copyright Catalog (1978 to present). Library of Congress. Archived from the original on 3 June 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.

[Kochi-4] Kochi, Sudiksha; Yancey-Bragg, N'dea (18 June 2021). "What is it and What to Know About This Year's Celebration". Fort Collins Coloradoan. USA Today. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.

[Flags-5] "Design: Flags". L.D. Graf. Archived from the original on 21 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.

[cnn-6] Kaur, Harmeet (June 19, 2021). "The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here's what they mean". CNN. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.

[Democrat_and_Chronicle-7] "Juneteenth". Democrat and Chronicle. USA Today. 19 June 2021. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

[Jean-Philippe-8] Jean-Philippe, McKenzie (18 May 2022). "The True Meaning of the Juneteenth Flag, Explained". Yahoo Life. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

[9] "The Emancipation Proclamation". 6 October 2015.

[boston-10] Gagosz, Alexa (June 16, 2021). "What are the symbols on the Juneteenth Flag?". Boston Globe. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.

[Bauer-11] Bauer, Scott (18 Jun 2020). "Evers orders Juneteenth Flag Flown Over Capital". Chippewa Herald-Telegram. Associated Press. Archived from the original on 27 May 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2022.

[Burch-12] D. S. Burch, Audra (19 June 2020). "Juneteenth 2020 in Photos". New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

[Bluefield-13] "Flag Raising and Juneteenth Dancers". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Associated Press. 19 June 2021. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

[Pritzker-14] "Juneteenth Flag to Fly Above State Capitol For First Time in Illinois History, Pritzker Announces". NBC Chicago. June 16, 2021. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 19, 2021.

[Ryu-15] Ryu, Jenna (18 June 2021). "'It's time for a reset': Macy Gray proposes to change American flag on Juneteenth". USA Today. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

[Fenway-16] "The Juneteenth flag is flying across the US". CNN. 19 June 2020. Archived from the original on 28 May 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

[Nebraska-17] "Nebraska Athletics Celebrates Juneteenth with reflection, education and personal ties". University of Nebraska Athletics. 19 June 2020. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2022.

[:0-18] "The Juneteenth flag is flying across the US". CNN. 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2023-06-23.

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-The '''Juneteenth flag''' is a symbol for the [[Juneteenth]] holiday in the [[United States]]. The first version was created in 1997 by activist [[Ben Haith]] and that early version was displayed in 1997. The present version was first flown in 2000. The colors and symbols on the flag are representative of freedom and the end of slavery. The date on the flag represents that of [[General Order No. 3]] issued in [[Galveston, Texas]] in 1865. In 2020 and 2021, many states began recognizing Juneteenth by flying the flag over their state capitol buildings, especially after Juneteenth was declared a [[Federal holidays in the United States|federal holiday]] by President [[Joe Biden]] in June 2021.
+The '''Juneteenth flag''' is a symbol for the [[Juneteenth]] holiday in the [[United States]]. The first version was created in 1997 by activist [[Ben Haith]] and that early version was displayed in 1997. The present version was first flown in 2000. The colors and symbols on the flag are representative of freedom and the end of slavery. The date on the flag represents that of [[General Order No. 3]] issued in [[Galveston, Texas]] in 1865. Beginning in 2020, many states began recognizing Juneteenth by flying the flag over their state capitol buildings, especially after Juneteenth was declared a [[Federal holidays in the United States|federal holiday]] by President [[Joe Biden]] the following year.
 ==Design==
-The Juneteenth flag was designed in 1997 by activist Boston Ben (Ben Haith).<ref name="Philippe"/> Haith displayed the first version of the Juneteenth flag in June 1997 at Boston's [[John Eliot Square District]]. It was described by Patricia Smith of the ''Boston Globe'' as, "A banner adorned with sunbursts and flaming candles".<ref name="Smith"/> The present design was completed and copyrighted by Haith in 2000.<ref name="LOC"/> Haith is also the founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration.<ref name="Kochi"/> Lisa Jeanne Graf claims on her website that she was another contributor to the design: she states that she fine-tuned the design of the flag for the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation.<ref name="Flags"/>
+The Juneteenth flag was designed in 1997 by activist Ben Haith (also known as "Boston Ben").<ref name="Philippe"/> Haith displayed the first version of the Juneteenth flag in June 1997 at Boston's [[John Eliot Square District]]. It was described by Patricia Smith of the ''Boston Globe'' as, "A banner adorned with sunbursts and flaming candles".<ref name="Smith"/> The present design was completed and copyrighted by Haith in 2000.<ref name="LOC"/> Haith is also the founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration.<ref name="Kochi"/> Lisa Jeanne Graf claims on her website that she was another contributor to the design: she states that she fine-tuned the design of the flag for the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation.<ref name="Flags"/>
-The flag uses the colors of red, white and blue from the [[American flag]]. Featured prominently in the center of the flag is a bursting star.<ref name="cnn"/> Running through the center of the flag horizontally, is an arc that is meant to symbolize the new horizon of opportunity for black people.<ref name="Kochi"/> According to the president of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation Steve Williams, the star is a "Bursting star of freedom." Williams also states that the arch representing the horizon shows blue above and the red color below is symbolic of the ground soaked with blood; the blood which was shed by the African American slaves for the United States.<ref name="Democrat and Chronicle"/> The red, white, and blue colors were meant to convey the message that all enslaved people and their descendants are American.<ref name="Kochi"/> In 2007, the date "June 19, 1865" was added.<ref name="cnn"/>
+The flag uses the colors of red, white and blue from the [[American flag]]. Featured prominently in the center of the flag is a bursting star.<ref name="cnn"/> Running through the center of the flag horizontally, is an arc that is meant to symbolize the new horizon of opportunity for black people.<ref name="Kochi"/> According to the president of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation Steve Williams, the star is a "Bursting star of freedom." Williams also states that the arch representing the horizon shows blue above and the red color below is symbolic of the ground soaked with blood; the blood which was shed of the Black Americans enslaved by the United States.<ref name="Democrat and Chronicle"/> The red, white, and blue colors were meant to convey the message that all enslaved people and their descendants are American.<ref name="Kochi"/> In 2007, the date "June 19, 1865" was added.<ref name="cnn"/>
 ===Symbolism===
-[[File:Juneteenth flag symbols.jpg|thumb|An informal listing of elements of the Juneteenth flag, somewhat similar to a [[construction sheet]]]]
+[[File:Juneteenth flag symbols.jpg|thumb|An informal listing of elements of the Juneteenth flag]]
 The five-pointed star refers both to Texas (nicknamed [[Flag of Texas|the "Lone Star state"]]) and to the "freedom of African Americans in all 50 states". Surrounding it is a  nova (or "new star") representing a new beginning for all.<ref name="Jean-Philippe"/>
-Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation of June 1, 1863, declared that all slaves in the rebel Confederate States were free. The State of Texas rejoined the Union with the end of the Civil War on April 9, 1865. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived at the port of Galveston Texas and announced that slavery had been ended with [[General Order No. 3]]. The Juneteenth Flag has the date of June 19, 1865 displayed on it.
+Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863, declared that all slaves in the rebel Confederate States were free.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.archives.gov/exhibits/featured-documents/emancipation-proclamation | title=The Emancipation Proclamation | date=6 October 2015 }}</ref> The State of Texas rejoined the Union with the end of the Civil War on April 9, 1865. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger arrived at the port of Galveston Texas and announced that slavery had been ended with [[General Order No. 3]]. The Juneteenth Flag has the date of June 19, 1865 displayed on it.
 One year later freed slaves in Texas celebrated the first Juneteenth on June 19, and it was called "Jubilee Day".<ref name="boston"/>
 ==History==
-The most recognizable symbol of Juneteenth is the Juneteenth flag.<ref name="Jean-Philippe"/> The flag was first flown in 2000, at [[Boston]]'s [[Roxbury Heritage State Park]].<ref name="boston"/> Ben Haith initiated the Boston flag raising.<ref name="Kochi"/> Beginning in 2020 in the United States, several state governors ordered the Juneteenth flag to be raised over their capital buildings on June 19. In 2020, Wisconsin Governor [[Tony Evers]] ordered the flag to be flown for the month of June.<ref name="Bauer"/> When the flag was raised in Wisconsin, state senator [[Lena Taylor]] of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus celebrated by raising their fists.<ref name="Burch"/> Also in 2020 the flag was raised over the [[Cincinnati City Hall]].<ref name="Bluefield"/> In Illinois, [[Governor Pritzker]] ordered the flag to be flown above the [[Illinois State Capitol]] on June 19, 2021.<ref name="Pritzker"/> In 2021 President Joe Biden signed a law marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday.<ref name="Ryu"/>
+The most recognizable symbol of Juneteenth is the Juneteenth flag.<ref name="Jean-Philippe"/> The flag was first flown in 2000, at [[Boston]]'s [[Roxbury Heritage State Park]].<ref name="boston"/> Ben Haith initiated the Boston flag raising.<ref name="Kochi"/> Beginning in 2020 in the United States, several state governors ordered the Juneteenth flag to be raised over their capitol buildings on June 19. In 2020, Wisconsin Governor [[Tony Evers]] ordered the flag to be flown for the month of June.<ref name="Bauer"/> When the flag was raised in Wisconsin, state senator [[Lena Taylor]] of Milwaukee and the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus celebrated by [[Raised fist|raising their fists]].<ref name="Burch"/> Also in 2020 the flag was raised over the [[Cincinnati City Hall]].<ref name="Bluefield"/> In Illinois, Governor [[J.B. Pritzker]] ordered the flag to be flown above the [[Illinois State Capitol]] on June 19, 2021.<ref name="Pritzker"/> In 2021 President Joe Biden signed a law marking Juneteenth as a federal holiday.<ref name="Ryu"/>
-In 2020 the [[Boston Red Sox]] raised the Juneteenth flag over [[Fenway Park]].<ref name="Fenway"/> The  [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska]] celebrated Juneteenth by flying the flag alongside their Nebraska flag in 2020.<ref name="Nebraska"/> The Juneteenth Flag was displayed at Fenway Park on June 19, 2022 along with the Flag of the United States of America. <ref>https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/black-lives-matter-protests-06-19-2020/h_830dcbc35294a7e88ce0831b34025e15</ref>
+In 2020 the [[Boston Red Sox]] raised the Juneteenth flag over [[Fenway Park]].<ref name="Fenway"/> The  [[University of Nebraska–Lincoln|University of Nebraska]] celebrated Juneteenth by flying the flag alongside their Nebraska flag in 2020.<ref name="Nebraska"/> The Juneteenth Flag was displayed at Fenway Park on June 19, 2022 along with the Flag of the United States of America.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-06-19 |title=The Juneteenth flag is flying across the US |url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/black-lives-matter-protests-06-19-2020/h_830dcbc35294a7e88ce0831b34025e15 |access-date=2023-06-23 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref>
-==The Pan-African flag and Juneteenth==
-[[African Americans|Black Americans]] that are direct descendants of [[Slavery in the United States|Chattel Slavery]] within the United States whose ancestors were fully emancipated on [[Juneteenth|June 19, 1865]] are adamant supporters of the official Juneteenth Flag using the colors Red, White and Blue.<ref name="Smith" /><ref name="Ryu" /> The Juneteenth Flag is often displayed in conjunction or in place of the American Flag<ref name="Bauer" /><ref name="Pritzker" /><ref name="Fenway" />
-There is no consensus in the Black American community regarding the use of the [[pan-African flag]] for Juneteenth.<ref name="Jean-Philippe" />. The pan-African flag represents the African Diaspora.<ref name="Jean-Philippe" />
 ==See also==
-*[[Black nationalism|Black Nationalism]]
+*[[Black nationalism]]
 *[[Ethnic flag]]
+*[[Pan-African flag]]
 ==References==
 {{reflist|refs=
-<ref name="Flags">{{cite web |title=Design: Flags |url=http://www.ljgraf.com/flag_designs.html |website=L.D. Graf |publisher=L.D. Graf |access-date=27 May 2022 |archive-date=21 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521011603/http://www.ljgraf.com/flag_designs.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
+<ref name="Flags">{{cite web |title=Design: Flags |url=http://www.ljgraf.com/flag_designs.html |website=L.D. Graf |access-date=27 May 2022 |archive-date=21 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521011603/http://www.ljgraf.com/flag_designs.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
 <ref name="Philippe">{{cite news |last1=Philippe |first1=McKenzie Jean |title=The Juneteenth flag was created in 1997. |url=https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a36233221/juneteenth-flag-meaning/ |access-date=27 May 2022 |publisher=Oprah |archive-date=21 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521011555/https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/a36233221/juneteenth-flag-meaning/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 <ref name="cnn">{{cite news|last=Kaur|first=Harmeet|date=June 19, 2021|title=The Juneteenth flag is full of symbols. Here's what they mean|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/19/us/juneteenth-flag-meaning-explainer-trnd/index.html|work=CNN|access-date=June 19, 2021|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620022142/https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/19/us/juneteenth-flag-meaning-explainer-trnd/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
-<ref name="Gault">{{cite news|last=Gault|first=Alex|date=June 19, 2021|title=Watertown raises Pan-African flag to commemorate Juneteenth for first time|url=https://www.nny360.com/news/jeffersoncounty/watertown-raises-pan-african-flag-to-commemorate-juneteenth-for-first-time/article_f6621b44-9a6a-5dde-bd37-4712f6e53482.html|work=NNY360|access-date=August 16, 2021|archive-date=August 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815174344/https://www.nny360.com/news/jeffersoncounty/watertown-raises-pan-african-flag-to-commemorate-juneteenth-for-first-time/article_f6621b44-9a6a-5dde-bd37-4712f6e53482.html}}</ref>
-<ref name="Wilson">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Sara|date=June 16, 2021|title=Juneteenth colors and its meaning behind the federal holiday|url=https://www.wdhn.com/news/juneteenth-colors-and-its-meaning-behind-the-federal-holiday/|work=WDHN|access-date=August 16, 2021|archive-date=August 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815175510/https://www.wdhn.com/news/juneteenth-colors-and-its-meaning-behind-the-federal-holiday/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+<!--  <ref name="Gault">{{cite news|last=Gault|first=Alex|date=June 19, 2021|title=Watertown raises Pan-African flag to commemorate Juneteenth for first time|url=https://www.nny360.com/news/jeffersoncounty/watertown-raises-pan-african-flag-to-commemorate-juneteenth-for-first-time/article_f6621b44-9a6a-5dde-bd37-4712f6e53482.html|work=NNY360|access-date=August 16, 2021|archive-date=August 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815174344/https://www.nny360.com/news/jeffersoncounty/watertown-raises-pan-african-flag-to-commemorate-juneteenth-for-first-time/article_f6621b44-9a6a-5dde-bd37-4712f6e53482.html}}</ref>
+<ref name="Skores">{{cite news |last1=Skores |first1=Alexandra |title=iowans Put a New Spin on Celebrating Juneteenth |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jun-19-2020-3239062/ |access-date=28 May 2022 |publisher=Cedar Rapids Gazette |date=19 June 2020 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528020313/https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jun-19-2020-3239062/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
+<ref name="Wilson">{{cite news|last=Wilson|first=Sara|date=June 16, 2021|title=Juneteenth colors and its meaning behind the federal holiday|url=https://www.wdhn.com/news/juneteenth-colors-and-its-meaning-behind-the-federal-holiday/|work=WDHN|access-date=August 16, 2021|archive-date=August 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815175510/https://www.wdhn.com/news/juneteenth-colors-and-its-meaning-behind-the-federal-holiday/|url-status=live}}</ref>-->
 <ref name="boston">{{cite news|last=Gagosz|first=Alexa|date=June 16, 2021|title=What are the symbols on the Juneteenth Flag?|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/16/metro/what-does-juneteenth-flag-mean/|work=Boston Globe|access-date=June 19, 2021|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616221232/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/06/16/metro/what-does-juneteenth-flag-mean/|url-status=live}}</ref>
 <ref name="Pritzker">{{cite news|date=June 16, 2021|title=Juneteenth Flag to Fly Above State Capitol For First Time in Illinois History, Pritzker Announces|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/juneteenth-flag-to-fly-above-state-capitol-for-first-time-in-illinois-history-pritzker-announces/2533872/|work=NBC Chicago|access-date=June 19, 2021|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616180828/https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/juneteenth-flag-to-fly-above-state-capitol-for-first-time-in-illinois-history-pritzker-announces/2533872/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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 <ref name="Kochi">{{cite news |last1=Kochi |first1=Sudiksha |last2=Yancey-Bragg |first2=N'dea |title=What is it and What to Know About This Year's Celebration |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102670455/juneteenth-haith/ |access-date=27 May 2022 |agency=USA Today |publisher=Fort Collins Coloradoan |date=18 June 2021 |archive-date=27 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527235409/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102670455/juneteenth-haith/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 <ref name="Democrat and Chronicle">{{cite news |title=Juneteenth |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102671978/juneteenth/ |access-date=28 May 2022 |agency=USA Today |publisher=Democrat and Chronicle |date=19 June 2021 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528002044/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/102671978/juneteenth/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
-<ref name="Skores">{{cite news |last1=Skores |first1=Alexandra |title=iowans Put a New Spin on Celebrating Juneteenth |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jun-19-2020-3239062/ |access-date=28 May 2022 |publisher=Cedar Rapids Gazette |date=19 June 2020 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528020313/https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jun-19-2020-3239062/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 <ref name="Bluefield">{{cite news |title=Flag Raising and Juneteenth Dancers |url=https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jun-19-2021-3239072/ |access-date=28 May 2022 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=Bluefield Daily Telegraph |date=19 June 2021 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528020824/https://newspaperarchive.com/other-articles-clipping-jun-19-2021-3239072/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
 <ref name="Ryu">{{cite news |last1=Ryu |first1=Jenna |title='It's time for a reset': Macy Gray proposes to change American flag on Juneteenth |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/06/18/juneteenth-federal-holiday-celebrities-react-celebrate/7726515002/ |access-date=28 May 2022 |publisher=USA Today |date=18 June 2021 |archive-date=28 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528024725/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/06/18/juneteenth-federal-holiday-celebrities-react-celebrate/7726515002/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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v t e Juneteenth
Key people	Ben Haith Gordon Granger Opal Lee
Key locations	Oregon Texas
Symbols	Juneteenth flag Pan-African flag
Governmental recognition	General Order No. 3 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
In popular culture	Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition Juneteenth (Atlanta) Juneteenth (novel) Miss Juneteenth
Related topics	Abolitionism in the United States Emancipation Proclamation Emancipation Day End of slavery in the United States of America
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