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5 things to know for June 19: Hurricane season, Immigration, Middle East, Willie Mays, Starliner
CNN.com· 4 days agoMillions of Americans are observing Juneteenth today, a federal holiday commemorating the end of ...
RTS: Juneteenth
The Bradford Era· 5 days agoJUNETEENTH: The federal holiday of Juneteenth — June 19 — is America’s second independence day, the date when slavery ended in the U.S. The National Museum ...
Preparing for the first debate, closing a tax loophole and payment fraud concerns
The Daily News· 21 hours agoGet a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of...
Here's what is open and closed on Juneteenth
CBS News· 4 days agoLike on other federal holidays, some services and stores may be closed today to commemorate the holiday. Juneteenth — also known as Freedom Day,...
‘How far we have come’: Juneteenth flag raised in Fresno
CBS 47 Fresno· 3 days agoFRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Juneteenth marks the official end of slavery in the United States. It was an emotional and joyous day for so many, as celebrations broke out all over the country.…
Anniversary's reminder of why we call them 'the greatest generation'
Kitsap Sun via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe country became unified to a degree it hadn’t seen before and has not seen since. America now is as deeply divided as it was in the lead up to the Civil War — maybe more ...
A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2024 | The White House
The White House· 5 days agoOn June 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. Today, we recognize...
Dem lawmaker in tears after Republican says its unfair for Asians, Latinos to pay reparations
Fox News· 2 days agoA California Democrat held back tears earlier this month when a Republican lawmaker said it would be...
What is Haitian Voodoo?
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 21 hours agoVoodoo is often seen as a practice involving magic. In Haiti, Voodoo is a religion born out of the struggle of slaves. And today, it is used as a form of...
Preparing for the first debate, closing a tax loophole and payment fraud concerns
The Morning News· 21 hours agoGet a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of...