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Sen. Perkins Kwoka tried to make Juneteenth a New Hampshire holiday; House said no.
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoCONCORD — While Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, in New Hampshire, it’s simply a...
Florida is behind the country in recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday
WINK TV Southwest Florida· 3 days agoWhile other states are celebrating June 19, known as Juneteenth, with a paid day off from work,...
Opinion | Why Juneteenth gives me hope in 2024
MSNBC· 4 days agoAlthough it was only designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day has of course been celebrated in Black American...
What's Juneteenth and what's open, closed? Here's what Savannah residents need to know
Savannah Morning News via Yahoo News· 5 days agoPresident Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. Journal & Courier contributed to this...
This 97-Year-Old Activist Helped Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
Biography via Yahoo News· 4 days agoOpal Lee earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2022 for her part in creating the Juneteenth...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoDay, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. Many Americans have...
Juneteenth explained: What is the holiday, why was it created and how should it be celebrated? |...
ABC 6 Providence· 5 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized...
When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? It may have been recognized in 2021 but its roots are...
Knoxville News Sentinel· 5 days agoKnown as America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth is a reminder of African Americans' strength...
What's Juneteenth and what's open, closed? Here's what Augusta-area residents need to know
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoPresident Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021. Journal & Courier contributed to this...
Alabama lawmaker to push for permanent Juneteenth state holiday again
WBRC Fox 6 Birmingham· 3 days agoWhile Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, and Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed it a state holiday...