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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJuneteenth marks one of the most important moments in American history: the end of slavery in the...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAcross the country, Juneteenth brings a host of holiday events and gatherings, making it a cause for...
Marshall native among recipients of this year's Presidential Medal of Freedom
KTBS Shreveport· 2 hours agoPresident Biden will be presenting 19 recipients with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoOn that date in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed 250,000 enslaved...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoJuneteenth falls on Wednesday, June 19. A combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” the...
Michael Bloomberg, Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi among 19 to receive Medal of Freedom from Biden
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 minutes agoShe has won seven Olympic gold medals and 21 world championship gold medals. Opal Lee Opal Lee is an...
Juneteenth organizers in Pittsburgh said everything is set for this year's festivities
CBS News· 3 days agoJuneteenth organizers said everything is set for this year's festivities at Point State Park in...
Juneteenth celebration to be held at Point State Park, city of Pittsburgh opts not to sponsor event
WPXI· 3 days agoPoint State Park is now confirmed as the location of the only Juneteenth celebration that’s been...
After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
Gannett via AOL· 2 days agoA rebranding of one of Louisville’s coveted Juneteenth celebrations sparked a social media debate...
THE RE-EMANCIPATION OF SOCIAL DANCE Opens Juneteenth Weekend
Broadway World· 1 day agoOn Juneteenth weekend, Intercultural Journeys will debut The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance, an...