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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth as a state holiday in 1890. However, Juneteenth wasn't recognized as a federal holiday...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 2 hours agoObserved on June 19, Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It commemorates the day in 1865 when Union Gen ...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
President Joe Biden honors Opal Lee for her mission to ‘make history, not erase it’
Dallas Morning News· 17 hours agoBiden hailed Lee’s relentless push to make Juneteenth a national holiday as he conferred the...
It's Cinco de Mayo time, and festivities are planned across the US. But in Mexico, not so much
WCSH 6 Portland· 41 minutes agoThe United States is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo. Music, all-day happy hours and deals on tacos are...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
The Today Show via AOL· 4 days agoThe holiday, also called Emancipation Day and Jubilee Day, takes place on June 19 each year, and...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WFTV 9 Orlando· 1 day agoJuneteenth,” Opal Lee is among the group of 19 politicians, activists and entertainers chosen for...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 1 day agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth· 1 day agoFort Worth's Opal Lee, also known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3, 2024. FORT WORTH, Texas - The...