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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 ...
Free admission to Two Mississippi Museums honors Juneteenth
WJTV Jackson· 10 hours agoJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division will sponsor free admission to the Two...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' urges New Mexicans to step up for their communities
Santa Fe New Mexican· 20 hours agoA 97-year-old retired teacher and activist who helped lead a movement to have Juneteenth recognized...
Pittsburgh announces details for city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration
CBS News· 1 day agoIt's been a controversial topic in Pittsburgh and council meetings, but the city will hold its...
Juneteenth: A Colorful Holiday To Celebrate
Black Enterprise· 3 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...
Harriet Tubman Purple Hat Society’s Juneteenth Luncheon will honor six
Staten Island Advance· 1 day 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 ...
A 97 year old visionary to visit Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican· 7 days agoIn 1939, a 10-year-old girl’s family purchased a home in a white neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas, underestimating the level of local racial animosity....
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,...
City leaders announce Louisville’s Juneteenth celebration plans
WAVE 3 Louisville· 2 days agoThe city of Louisville is preparing for its 4th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration. During Mayor...