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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoSince then, June 19 has been celebrated as a day of freedom and remembrance. Texas was the first ...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 2 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 3 days agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for ...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoYou can also sprinkle in a few Juneteenth quotes for good measure. Watch and read stories that...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 2 days agoJuneteenth and Jefferson Davis’ birthday to be state holidays in which employees would get the day...
Government offices close as three Southern states memorialize Confederacy
Courthouse News Service· 6 days agoAlabama and South Carolina also recognize Confederate Memorial Day, closing state offices on April...
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration details announced
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 6 days agoJuneteenth — or Freedom Day — is a celebration of the emancipation of African Americans and commemorates June...founder of Stop of the Violence, which...
After years of decline, a new generation of organised labour rises in US
Al Jazeera· 3 hours agoStarbucks executives announced in February that they had agreed to negotiate pay raises and working...
Maximize your time off work this summer: Turn holidays into long weekends
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoPresident Joe Biden made the day, which commemorates the end of slavery, a federal holiday in 2021 and granted federal workers the day off. It is a recognized holiday ...