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A Juneteenth flag - in closeup.A Juneteenth flag - in closeup.(USDA.gov)

Thursday is Juneteenth, the holiday that celebrates the end of slavery - and the emancipation of African-Americans - after the Civil War ended in 1865.

Among the holiday events in Chattanooga is a documentary screening that takes place at Noon at New Zion Baptist Church.

Eric Atkins is with the Unity Group of Chattanooga.

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For more, visit The Unity Group of Chattanooga on its Facebook page.