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Church of Jesus Christ donates $3M to National Juneteenth Museum

Original: Church of Jesus Christ donates $3M for National Juneteenth Museum in Texas

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has given $3 million to support the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. The museum, dedicated to the history of Juneteenth and emancipation, is a major cultural project in the state where the holiday originated. The donation is drawing attention to the church's engagement with African American history.

Why now: A major religious donation to a museum commemorating Juneteenth is notable news about religion and Black history.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsNational Juneteenth MuseumFort WorthTexas

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