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States’ failure to make Juneteenth a paid holiday infuriates Black leaders, community organizers
theGrio via AOL· 2 years agoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recognition of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in the U.S., gained...
Juneteenth now recognized as a state holiday in Nevada
theGrio via AOL· 11 months agoJuneteenth is recognized annually on June 19 CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Juneteenth is now a state...
Juneteenth marked as state holiday in Alabama this year
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey has authorized Juneteenth Day — the federal holiday marking the end of slavery...
What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 2 days agoJuneteenth marks one of the most important moments in American history: the end of slavery in the...
Nevada governor signs bill into law making Juneteenth a state holiday
Revolt via Yahoo News· 11 months agogavel Juneteenth, a day reserved for recognizing the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is...
What is Juneteenth? Learn the history behind the federal holiday's origin
CBS News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoWhat is Juneteenth? The holiday, observed on June 19, is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation...
Juneteenth in Cincinnati, local museums list, here are today's top stories | Daily Briefing
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 10 months agoHappy Monday, Cincinnati! Today is June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the...
What's Juneteenth? Everything to know about holiday celebrating end of slavery in the US
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJuneteenth, the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, is observed...
Kansas governor announces Juneteenth will be observed as a state holiday
theGrio via AOL· 7 months agoGov. Laura Kelly said Juneteenth celebrates Kansas’ diversity and honors the state’s “ongoing...
Juneteenth 2022: Where to celebrate around Eastern Shore, and what the holiday means
Delmarva Now | The Daily Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOn June 19, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the day news of the...