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Juneteenth is the national holiday, but Tennessee also celebrates on its Emancipation Day
Knox News | The Knoxville News-Sentinel via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJuneteenth is the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. But in...
These Americans want you to know Juneteenth is a national holiday for everyone, not just Black...
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWASHINGTON – Charles Hicks, known as “Mr. Black History,” remembers hosting Juneteenth events in the...
What is Juneteenth? Are banks open on the youngest federal holiday?
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 11 months agoOn June 19, Americans will observe the nation's youngest federal holiday – Juneteenth, which became...
The growing pains that come with making Juneteenth a federal holiday
NBC News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJuneteenth may be the country’s newest federal holiday, but for many Black Americans, June 19 has...
Confederate Memorial Day in SC: What to know about 'holiday,' current status of Juneteenth
Greenville News via Yahoo News· 3 weeks agoConfederate Memorial Day in South Carolina takes place on Friday, May 10, sparking controversy and...
SC celebrates Confederate Memorial Day as a holiday, but not Juneteenth. That could change
The State via Yahoo News· 5 months agoA similar proposal in recent years would have allowed state employees to choose to observe either...
Kewanee Community Relations Board: Here's what you should know about Juneteenth holiday
Star-Courier via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe Kewanee Commission for Community Relations has provided this information explaining the...
What is the price of Juneteenth? It's not for sale, say its champions
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt didn't take long. Juneteenth has been a national holiday for just one year. But when it comes to...
Looking for educational events to celebrate Juneteenth? Here are some options
The Tennessean via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt's been one year since Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday. The celebration...
Black lawmakers commemorate Juneteenth with message of historical importance
The Hill via Yahoo News· 11 months agoLawmakers on Monday commemorated the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth by promoting unity and ending...