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Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoThe Norwich City Council unanimously approved June 19, Juneteenth Independence Day, as a city ...
When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 7 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
What and when is Juneteenth? A beginner's guide to the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 21 hours agoNew Jersey made Juneteenth an official state holiday on June 25, 2020. Juneteenth is now a federal holiday also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom ...
Delaware's oldest Juneteenth organization kicks off observance with flag-raising ceremony
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoStephanie T. Bolden, a former educator noted that the bill Carney signed into law in 2021 —...
City leaders announce Louisville’s Juneteenth celebration plans
WAVE 3 Louisville· 7 days agoThe city of Louisville is preparing for its 4th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration. During Mayor...
An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoEven during the hardest moments of enslavement, he said, “We still found moments to come together...
Falls Township refused to ID 3 disciplined employees. Here's howwe found out who they are
Bucks County Courier Times via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoOn March 21, Elmore also received $23,819 payout that included holiday, personal, vacation and other...
Juneteenth of New Bern celebrates the holiday with 13 days of events, and new Juneteenth Bear
New Bern Sun Journal· 1 day agoJONB began celebrating the holiday in 2018, years before legislation was signed in 2021 that made...
The ultimate party guide for 5 major summer festivities
Stacker via AOL· 23 hours agoProclamation, Union troops enforced the freeing of enslaved people in Galveston and other areas of...
Juneteenth: A Colorful Holiday To Celebrate
Black Enterprise· 7 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...