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In Mexico, Juneteenth has been celebrated for generations

Juneteenth is often told as an American story. But it's been celebrated for generations in Corina Torralba Harrington's hometown in Mexico by descendants of Black Seminoles.

Published June 14, 2026, 10:53 PM
Updated June 14, 2026, 11:04 PM488
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In Mexico, Juneteenth has been celebrated for generations

In Mexico, Juneteenth has been celebrated for generations Juneteenth is often told as an American story. But it's been celebrated for generations in Corina Torralba Harrington's hometown in Mexico by descendants of Black Seminoles.

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In Mexico, Juneteenth has been celebrated for generations

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Juneteenth is often told as an American story. But it's been celebrated for generations in Corina Torralba Harrington's hometown in Mexico by descendants of Black Seminoles.

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