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MMA fighters commemorate Juneteenth on social media

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

On June 19, 1865, Gen. Gordon Granger gave federal orders announcing the freedom all slaves in Texas. Now, 155 years later, the day is known as Juneteenth and is officially recognized as a state holiday in Texas.

Below is how MMA fighters and others in the combat sports community commemorated the historic moment in history.

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Today, we commemorate Juneteenth.

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#Juneteenth #FreedomRing

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Happy #Juneteenth everyone!

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Happy #juneteenth

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