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Movement to reinvigorate enthusiasm for remembering and honoring this Act reemerged in 1991 thanks in part to efforts of Loretta Carter Haynes. Through her work parades began again in 2002 and have continued each year since. On April 5, 2005 the…

These photos represent a small snap shot of the multitude of various events and activities that occur each ear in the District of Columbia to celebrate their official holiday - Emancipation Day.