New Orleans has several events this week in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. Why it matters: Juneteenth celebrations are growing amid a general backlash on civil rights and discussions on racism.

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NEW ORLEANS — There are plenty of events popping up on Thursday, June 19th, to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday – the day all Americans were made truly free. At 9:30 a.m. on Thursday in Armstrong Park, the city will help cut the ribbon on a new art exhibition featuring sculptural drums, called The Stories of Us in New Orleans.