as in liberation
the act of setting free from slavery
a book discussing the role that emancipation played in the nation's history
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Recent Examples of emancipation
Though rooted in Texas history, Juneteenth is now widely observed as a celebration of emancipation and Black freedom.
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Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Barriere grew up observing the emancipation day in Houston and Western Louisiana, where Juneteenth parties were ubiquitous.
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Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
After emancipation, these traditions symbolized more than just celebration for Black Texans.
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Bobby J. Smith Ii,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Families gathered, spirituals filled the streets, and emancipation—long delayed—became real at last.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
16 June 2026
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Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Barriere grew up observing the emancipation day in Houston and Western Louisiana, where Juneteenth parties were ubiquitous.
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Sheeka Sanahori - For The Ajc,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
After emancipation, these traditions symbolized more than just celebration for Black Texans.
—
Bobby J. Smith Ii,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Families gathered, spirituals filled the streets, and emancipation—long delayed—became real at last.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emancipation
liberation
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Today, Project 2025 seeks to reverse no-fault divorce, despite its historical ties to women's liberation.
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When religion is made to serve the work of empire rather than the work of liberation, something has gone grievously wrong.
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“Emancipation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emancipation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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