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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021,...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoJuneteenth has traditionally been celebrated with activities like attending parades, organizing...
Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more
San Francisco Chronicle· 19 minutes agoClarence B. Jones says he thought a prankster was on the line when he answered the telephone and...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
The Today Show via AOL· 3 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
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 4 days agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for almost four decades paved the way for ...
Biden announces Michael Bloomberg, Al Gore and Michelle Yeoh as recipients of Presidential Medal of...
The Independent via Yahoo News· 33 minutes agoPresident previously bestowed the medal on 17 others in a ceremony held in 2002, including gymnast...
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration details announced
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 7 days agoJuneteenth — or Freedom Day — is a celebration of the emancipation of African Americans and commemorates June...founder of Stop of the Violence, which...
Biden to present Medal of Freedom to key political allies, civil rights leaders, celebrities and...
CNN.com· 23 minutes agoPresident Joe Biden on Friday will honor 19 Americans with the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom - a diverse list that includes some high-profile Biden political ...
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 ...