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When is Juneteenth? Do California state workers get a day off? Here’s what the law says
The Sacramento Bee· 2 days agoGov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed June 15 as Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
Map shows states where Juneteenth is recognized as a public holiday
Newsweek· 1 day agoholiday, named after a contraction of the date "June Nineteenth," commemorates the events of June 19...
JUNETEENTH IN GREEN COUNTRY: Events and holiday closings
KJRH-TV Tulsa· 46 minutes agoHere's what's happening around Green Country on Juneteenth—and what will be open and closed on the federal holiday.
Editorial: Juneteenth isn't a holiday just for Black people. Everyone should celebrate freedom
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 1 day agoJuneteenth, a federal holiday, is about honoring fortitude, perseverance and, yes, optimism. Those...
Is Juneteenth a holiday in Florida? What is closed on Juneteenth 2024?
Tallahassee Democrat· 21 hours agoJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day,...
This Juneteenth, it’s time for Biden to honor the federal holiday he created by ending forced labor
Salon via Yahoo News· 50 minutes agoMr. Abbey’s story is not unique. Thousands of incarcerated...Troubling Exception As many Americans...
What’s open and closed in the Bay Area on Juneteenth? Find out here
San Jose Mercury News· 15 hours agoAs Juneteenth celebrations sweep the Bay Area, the actual holiday may be a little quieter as several...
Jackie Robinson recognized in Los Angeles County for Juneteenth
NBC Los Angeles· 13 hours agoIn honor of Juneteenth, a national holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United...
The Origins of Juneteenth and Why It Falls on June 19th
Time via Yahoo News· 2 days agoJuneteenth celebrations began in Texas and other Southern states as early as 1866, Berry says. Many...
What is open and closed on Juneteenth in Florida? Holiday is on a Wednesday this year
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoWhile Juneteenth is a federal holiday, only about half of the states recognize it as an official ...