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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 2 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Juneteenth: What's open & what's closed on America’s newest federal holiday
TheStreet.com· 3 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery after the U.S. Civil War, and while government buildings and the NYSE are closed, most retail stores are open. Banks, federal offices ...
Harriet Tubman Purple Hat Society’s Juneteenth Luncheon will honor six
Staten Island Advance· 20 hours agoThe Harriet Tubman Purple Hat Society will host its eighth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 14 at Li Greci’s Staaten in West Brighton from 8 p.m. until midnight ...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' urges New Mexicans to get involved in their communities
Santa Fe New Mexican· 8 hours agoA 97-year-old retired teacher and activist who helped lead a movement to have Juneteenth recognized...
City of Mobile hosting annual Juneteenth Celebration at GulfQuest Maritime Museum
WKRG via Yahoo News· 11 hours agoMOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile announced plans for their annual Juneteenth Celebration....
Pittsburgh City Council approves $125,000 in funds for for first city-run Juneteenth celebration
WPXI via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoOn Wednesday, Pittsburgh City Council approved funding for the first official city-run Juneteenth celebration. The event will be held on Smithfield Street, meaning the city ...
Juneteenth, the celebration of freedom
South Reporter· 17 hours agoJuneteenth is a celebration of freedom and the fight for its fulfillment. It is one of the oldest known celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States ...
Pittsburgh announces details for city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration
CBS News· 14 hours agoIt's been a controversial topic in Pittsburgh and council meetings, but the city will hold its...
Valdosta's 32nd annual Juneteenth celebration June 14-19
The Valdosta Daily Times, Ga. via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoMay 29—VALDOSTA — Valdosta's 32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 14-19. The event is presented by Southside Library Boosters, Inc. The theme is "We are Family ...
What to Expect at This Year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Avenue Park - SM Mirror
Santa Monica Mirror· 7 hours agoThis year’s theme is “Rising Above Racism: A Legacy of Empowerment & Pride” The city of Santa...