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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 2 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Juneteenth: What's open & what's closed on America’s newest federal holiday
TheStreet.com· 4 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery after the U.S. Civil War, and while government buildings and the NYSE are closed, most retail stores are open. Banks, federal offices ...
Free admission to Two Mississippi Museums honors Juneteenth
WJTV Jackson· 12 hours agoJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division will sponsor free admission to the Two...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' urges New Mexicans to step up for their communities
Santa Fe New Mexican· 22 hours agoA 97-year-old retired teacher and activist who helped lead a movement to have Juneteenth recognized...
Juneteenth, the celebration of freedom
South Reporter· 1 day agoJuneteenth is a celebration of freedom and the fight for its fulfillment. It is one of the oldest known celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States ...
Harriet Tubman Purple Hat Society’s Juneteenth Luncheon will honor six
Staten Island Advance· 1 day agoThe Harriet Tubman Purple Hat Society will host its eighth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 14 at Li Greci’s Staaten in West Brighton from 8 p.m. until midnight ...
Juneteenth: A Colorful Holiday To Celebrate
Black Enterprise· 3 days agoCertain holidays are often celebrated by donning signature colors: red at Valentine’s, orange and black for Halloween, and red, white, and blue for those...
Pittsburgh announces details for city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration
CBS News· 1 day agoIt's been a controversial topic in Pittsburgh and council meetings, but the city will hold its...
GoLocalProv | Food | “Taste of Juneteenth” Being Held in Providence on First Year of State Holiday
GoLocalProv· 5 days agoJuneteenth," PHOTO: Unsplash/Chantal Lim The first “Taste ofJuneteenth” will be held on Wednesday,...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Makes Juneteenth State Holiday, Enacts CROWN Act | iHeart
iHeartRadio· 2 days agoKentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially made Juneteenth a state holiday and enacted the CROWN...