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Juneteenth 2021: How Charlotte Metro Marks The End Of Slavery
People in the Charlotte metro are planning Juneteenth events as more places have made June 19 a holiday.

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People in the Charlotte metro are planning Juneteenth events as more places have made June 19 a holiday.

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