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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021,...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoTexas was the first to make Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980, but it wasn't until June 17, 2021,...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 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 agoAlthough Juneteenth was first celebrated in 1866, it wasn't recognized as a federal holiday until...
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 almost four decades paved the way for ...
Maximize your time off work this summer: Turn holidays into long weekends
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoJuneteenth: Wednesday, June 19 While more than half the U.S. got Juneteenth off work in 2023, it isn't a guaranteed day off for all workers. President Joe ...
After years of decline, a new generation of organised labour rises in US
Al Jazeera· 12 hours agoStarbucks executives announced in February that they had agreed to negotiate pay raises and working...
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...