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What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2024
CNN Business via Yahoo Finance· 6 days agoJuneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest US federal holiday in 2021, though its storied history has held...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 6 days agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
Colorado observes Juneteenth holiday: What’s closed Wednesday
KKTV 11 Colorado Springs· 6 days agoWednesday is not just the 19th of June, but Juneteenth National Independence Day! Originating in...
Granderson: Overcoming America's past is everyone's responsibility
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 12 hours agoThe Biden administration, which created the federal holiday of Juneteenth, observed the occasion...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
KFYR-TV Bismarck· 6 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the day off...
Juneteenth observed in Louisville with parties, events to mark the end of slavery
WDRB 41 Louisville News· 6 days agoJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, commemorates the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in...
Juneteenth events to celebrate around Iowa
Iowa Capital Dispatch via Yahoo News· 6 days agoOrganizations and cities across Iowa are celebrating Juneteenth with music festivals, learning opportunities and more. Juneteenth, observed< ...
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open, closed today? Banks, mail, post office, more
The Post-Standard· 7 days agoWhat is Juneteenth? Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought...
Kansas celebrates Juneteenth, and ongoing fight for equality, for first time as state holiday
Kansas Reflector via Yahoo News· 6 days agoTOPEKA — Anthony Lewis says Juneteenth is a time to reflect on progress made in the fight for civil...
What's open and what's closed in NYC on Juneteenth?
CBS News· 6 days agoWednesday is Juneteenth, which means there will be closures around New York City. What is the meaning of Juneteenth? Juneteenth is < ...