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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 2 days agoThe day has been commemorated for over 160 years to recognize and celebrate the day enslaved African...
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 ...
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Brittney Spencer & More Set for White House’s 2024 Juneteenth Concert
Billboard via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoJuneteenth, celebrated on June 19 annually, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. “...
Juneteenth: A Colorful Holiday To Celebrate
Black Enterprise· 2 days agoCertain holidays are often celebrated by donning signature colors: red at Valentine’s, orange and black for Halloween, and red, white, and blue for those...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' urges New Mexicans to get involved in their communities
Santa Fe New Mexican· 15 hours agoA 97-year-old retired teacher and activist who helped lead a movement to have Juneteenth recognized...
Free admission to Two Mississippi Museums honors Juneteenth
WJTV Jackson· 5 hours agoJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division will sponsor free admission to the Two...
A 97 year old visionary to visit Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican· 6 days agoIn 1939, a 10-year-old girl’s family purchased a home in a white neighborhood in Fort Worth...underestimating the level of local racial animosity. By...
Beshear declares Juneteenth state Executive Branch holiday
WKYT Lexington· 7 days agoGovernor Andy Beshear signed an executive order declaring Juneteenth a state Executive Branch ...
GoLocalProv | Food | “Taste of Juneteenth” Being Held in Providence on First Year of State Holiday
GoLocalProv· 5 days agoJuneteenth," PHOTO: Unsplash/Chantal Lim The first “Taste ofJuneteenth” will be held on Wednesday,...
Get Ready for a Month Full of Fun With These June Holidays and Observances
The Pioneer Woman via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThis is a list of June holidays and observances to celebrate and observe in 2024. Father's Day, ...