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Tag Archives: Juneteenth
“Juneteenth” in Davenport and the Quad Cities
Today is Juneteenth. The increased interest in the experience of African Americans since the abolition of slavery, occasioned by the renewed call for racial justice in these times, means that many of this year’s celebrations are focused on educating the … Continue reading
									
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