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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 1 day agoJune 19, also known as Juneteenth, was first celebrated as an official state holiday in...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
West Virginia declares Juneteenth as state holiday
WCHS-TV· 24 hours agoGov. Justice declared Juneteenth 2024 a state holiday on Friday, according to the Office of the Governor. Juneteenth
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 1 day agoJuneteenth quickly gained traction across the country, with 59 percent of American adults reporting that they knew “a lot” or “some” about the holiday in ...
Juneteenth declared as state holiday in WV
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch· 22 hours agoCHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation Friday officially declaring Juneteenth 2024 as a State holiday in West Virginia.
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 22 hours agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Here's when the US commemorates the end of slavery
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAs time passed, communities developed different traditions for the holiday. Juneteenth celebrations spread across the U.S. as families migrated from Texas ...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 2 days agoJuneteenth is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day. Juneteenth National Independence Day is the first...
Wisconsin’s black-led nonprofits preparing for Juneteenth celebrations
WBAY Green Bay· 5 hours agoJuneteenth is less than two weeks away and many of Wisconsin’s black-led non-profits are gearing up...
Alabama state offices are closed today for another Confederate holiday
Birmingham News· 5 days agoAlabama is marking one of three Confederate holidays today. State offices are closed today to...
