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Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important
The Advocate· 6 hours agoJuneteenth, a federal holiday observed every June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S....
Juneteenth events in Houston region canceled, postponed by heavy rain | Houston Public Media
Houston Public Media· 7 hours agoAs Houstonians prepare to celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, the possibility of a tropical storm and...
Skokie celebrates Juneteenth with entertainment, speakers, booths
Chicago Tribune· 11 hours agoAfter taking in a Juneteenth parade in Evanston on Saturday, Chanel Harris wanted to keep the...
Juneteenth: Northern Light Health professionals celebrate, stress importance of sharing Black...
WCSH 6 Portland· 1 hour agoMany businesses and organizations will be observing the Juneteenth holiday Wednesday, June 19,...
What’s open or closed on Juneteenth in Central Illinois?
WCIA Champaign via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoCENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Wednesday marks Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the ending of slavery...
Father still seeking justice four years after deadly Beatties Ford shooting
WSOC via Yahoo News· 9 minutes agoThis week marks four years since four people died in a mass shooting at Juneteenth event on Beatties...
Here are some ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in Maine
Maine Morning Star via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoIn 2021, Maine made Juneteenth an official holiday, designating June 19 as a day of commemoration....
Juneteenth Celebrations in Kansas City area
FOX 4 Kansas City· 9 hours agoHere is a list of some of the events going on for Juneteenth in Kansas City to celebrate the holiday
Celebrate Juneteenth by supporting Black restaurants
theGrio via AOL· 10 hours agoThis Juneteenth, Black Restaurant Week encourages everyone to feed their bellies and their souls by dining at Black-owned eateries. Just as Black music...
Juneteenth events across Southwest Florida
NBC 2 Fort Myers· 11 hours agoJuneteenth is a day to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States and SWFL has events to offer honoring this momentous event.