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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 7 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Statehouse recognizes June as a “Month of Freedom”
WCMH via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Juneteenth isn’t just about a single holiday. On Monday, Ohio lawmakers commemorated June as a “Month of Freedom.” Juneteenth...
Juneteenth now celebrated for entire month of June in Cook County
Chicago Sun-Times· 13 hours agoThe holiday marks a historic moment from 159 years ago and will be officially celebrated in Cook...
‘Reflect, honor and memorialize’: A guide to Las Vegas Valley’s Juneteenth festivities
Las Vegas Review-Journal· 12 hours agoThe red, white and blue Juneteenth flag marked with a single bursting star signifies the end of a...
Allen County Public Library plans Juneteenth activities
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette· 9 hours agoThe day will include activities for all ages. Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the...
Second annual Juneteenth Film Festival returns to KC
WDAF via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoThis year’s festival runs through June 26 and primarily features films written, directed and produced by Black Kansas City natives — including Oscar...
When is Juneteenth? When does NJ celebrate the holiday?
The Record· 4 days agoIt marks the day on June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas,...
What do Mother Teresa, Al Capone, Elvis and Jesus have in common? Trump has compared himself to all...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 3 days agoDuring a campaign stop at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Georgia, he claimed that he had done more for...
40th annual Juneteeth Celebration begins with Flag Raising Ceremony Thursday
KFDM Beaumont· 19 hours agoIt was June 19, 1865, when the last group of enslaved people were notified of their liberation in...
Where to celebrate and honor Juneteenth around the St. Louis metro
KSDK St. Louis· 17 hours agoLouis City, County and the Metro East to honor the holiday. What is Juneteenth? This was two months after Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia. Granger's announcement ...