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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoSince then, June 19 has been celebrated as a day of freedom and remembrance. Texas was the first ...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 4 days agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for ...
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 2 days agoJuneteenth and Jefferson Davis’ birthday to be state holidays in which employees would get the day...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoYou can also sprinkle in a few Juneteenth quotes for good measure. Watch and read stories that...
Government offices close as three Southern states memorialize Confederacy
Courthouse News Service· 7 days agoAlabama and South Carolina also recognize Confederate Memorial Day, closing state offices on April...
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration details announced
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 7 days agoJuneteenth — or Freedom Day — is a celebration of the emancipation of African Americans and commemorates June...founder of Stop of the Violence, which...
Maximize your time off work this summer: Turn holidays into long weekends
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoPresident Joe Biden made the day, which commemorates the end of slavery, a federal holiday in 2021 and granted federal workers the day off. It is a recognized holiday ...
Michael Smolens: Changing water reality upends huge project, pushes rates higher
U-T San Diego· 5 days agoThe San Diego region’s effort launched a couple of decades ago to insulate the county during times...