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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 1 day agoJune 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States...
U.S. Postal Service trots out new Horses stamps at Pony Express re-enactment
United Press International via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe U.S. Postal Service trotted out its new "Horses" stamps Monday at a ceremony where the 164th...
Watch: Top 12 Black anthem songs
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 1 day agoPeople carry a Juneteenth flag as they march during a Juneteenthre-enactment celebration in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 2021. (Photo: Mark Felix/AFP via...
When, why the US federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated
KCPQ via Yahoo News· 3 days agoPeople carry a Juneteenth flag as they march during a Juneteenthre-enactment celebration in...
Buster Murdaugh sues media companies over accusation he's connected to death of Stephen Smith
ABC7 News· 3 hours agoThe son of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh is fighting back against accusations that he's also a...
Photos: Juneteenth celebrations and observances across the nation
San Jose Mercury News· 20 hours agoRe-enactments, dances, rallies and services were among the events held on Juneteenth, which is in...
2 tropical storm systems take aim at Texas, Southeast
UPI· 3 days agoA "large disturbance" is producing heavy rains in southern Mexico and Central America as a tropical...
Reimagining Bloomsday for Molly, and All Women
New York Times· 4 days agoTo help honor 100 years of James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” an all-women Irish festival refocuses the annual re-enactment of the novel’s wanderings around the...
Juneteenth events in the area
The Eagle-Tribune· 6 days agoThe event is billed as “a dynamic event highlighting our shared connection through the African diaspora.” Through engaging vendors, historical re-enactments
Armed forces family day returns for another year
BBC via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe event is part of the national Armed Forces Day celebrations, with hundreds set to take place across the UK in the week beginning 24 June. The family...
