Search results
Juneteenth 2024 events around Phoenix: 10 places to celebrate Black culture and excellence
The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoJuneteenth is observed on June 19 to commemorate the effective end of slavery in the United States....
When is Juneteenth? What to know about the holiday commemorating freedom from slavery
The Oklahoman· 4 hours agoThis will be the third year that Juneteenth is celebrated widely as a federal holiday, but the...
What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 3 days agoJune 19, also known as Juneteenth, was first celebrated as an official state holiday in...
Hamilton won't have Juneteenth celebration this year
The Hamilton Journal News· 2 hours agoThe 2024 Hamilton Juneteenth Celebration is canceled for this year, and while organizers said it’s unfortunate, it’ll be back for 2025. Juneteenth has...
Juneteenth is on a Wednesday this year. Here's what will be open and closed on the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 7 hours agoThe newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, is next week and it falls during the middle of the week. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday including when it is, ...
Scottsdale marks Juneteenth this week
East Valley Tribune· 1 hour agoWhile many other significant American holidays have been celebrated for decades, the historically-overlooked Juneteenth is finally getting its just due....
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 day agoA Juneteenth celebration in Prospect Park in New York City in 2022. Michael Nagle/Xinhua News Agency...
Grammy award winning singer Mya headlining Baytown’s Juneteenth celebration
CW39 NewsFix· 44 minutes agoBAYTOWN, TX (KIAH) – Grammy award winning singer, songwriter actress and dancer Mya will be...
West Virginia Makes Juneteenth A State Holiday
Black Enterprise· 2 hours agoOn June 7, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice released a state proclamation declaring Juneteenth a state holiday. The proclamation officially makes June 19 a...
Here are 18 events and ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Louisville
Gannett via AOL· 7 hours agoJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a...