A live broadcast shows thousands of people in Washington, DC, celebrating Juneteenth, an anniversary of the abolition of slavery, amplified in its significance and scale by a nationwide campaign against the remnants of racial discrimination.
The 19th of June is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Cel-Liberation Day. This year's celebration takes place amid worldwide protests against racism sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody.
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