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Juneteenth: What to Know About the Freedom Holiday
The Wrap via Yahoo News· 1 day agoTheWrap offers a brief history lesson on Freedom Day, which commemorates the nation's full abolition of slavery and became a federal holiday just three...
Wednesday is a federal holiday. What you should know about Juneteenth (June 19, 2024)
Birmingham News· 2 days agoWednesday, June 19th is a federal holiday, meaning government offices will be closed and mail will...
When, why the US federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated
KCPQ via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAdditionally, red fruits like strawberries and watermelon are eaten during the holiday because they...
What is Juneteenth? The beginner's guide to celebrating the federal holiday
WXIA-TV Atlanta· 2 days agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black...
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 ...
What does the name 'Juneteenth' mean? When is Juneteenth? All about the federal holiday
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 7 days agoFor more information, visit thecojp.com. Events will continue throughout the weekend and through...
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 3 days agoAlthough the holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” has long been celebrated in the Black American community, the...
What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2024
The Post-Star· 1 day agoJuneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest federal holiday in 2021. Here’s what’s open and closed on ...
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and closed on Wednesday for the federal holiday
FOX 7 Austin· 6 days agoThe holiday has also been called Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, second Independence Day...
Juneteenth 2024 in Long Branch mixes bouncy houses with serious reflection
Gannett via AOL· 4 hours ago"To this day this holiday is still not really celebrated by all even though it is considered our...