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Norwich adds Juneteenth as paid city holiday
The Day· 2 hours agoThe Norwich City Council on Monday voted unanimously to add June 19 to the list of city holidays as Juneteenth Independence Day. The holiday recognizes the historic event ...
Your June Guide to L.A. (Juneteenth Edition)
Los Angeles Magazine· 1 day agoWith Juneteenth commemorating the end of slavery this month, we highlight all Black events in our monthly guide– for the federal holiday and all June...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoWhile Norwich was the first city have a Juneteenth celebration in Connecticut, the holiday is now...
Statehouse recognizes June as a “Month of Freedom”
WCMH via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Juneteenth isn’t just about a single holiday. On Monday, Ohio lawmakers commemorated June as a “Month of Freedom.” Juneteenth...
32nd Juneteenth events salute ‘Black Girl Magic,’ Native American parallels
Macon Telegraph via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoJuneteenth, a celebration of America’s enslaved people learning of their freedom nearly 160 years...
12 ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Connecticut
Stamford Advocate· 1 day agoConnecticut towns and cities like West Haven, Stamford and East Hartford are hosting Juneteenth celebrations to commemorate the end of slavery in the...
Oshkosh can't-miss events include Glam Band concert, pool opening day and Juneteenth event
The Northwestern via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoOSHKOSH - A sure sign that summer is approaching is the return of summer concerts and the local pool opening. The Glam Band, youth soccer, Juneteenth BGOSH and summer fun ...
Juneteenth of New Bern organization celebrates Juneteenth with 13 days of events, and Juneteenth...
New Bern Sun Journal· 1 day agoThe community celebrates Juneteenth at the Juneteenth Parade in New Bern.
Experience Juneteenth celebrations in Central Virginia
WWBT· 24 hours agoJuneteenth is the day that commemorates the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in...
Juneteenth flag raising in Philly is a history lesson on end of slavery in U.S.
WHYY· 16 hours agoCouncilmember Jamie Gauthier spoke of the recently constituted committee to research reparations for...