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When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 2 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 1 day agoJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday recognized by the U.S. government, commemorates the day...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 2 days agoFormer Norwich NAACP President Jaqueline Owens brought the Juneteenth holiday celebration when she...
Everyone Is Invited to Juneteenth
Bon Appetit via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoIn a conversation with the chef Carla Hall, Bon Appétit editor in chief Jamila Robinson discusses how they celebrate—and cook—on the national holiday.
Mark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations
Chicago Tribune· 5 hours agoMark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations.
Pensacola Juneteenth celebrations include festivals, concerts and 'family reunion.'
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoThere will also be educational displays, food vendors, arts vendors and more. For more information on Juneteenth events in Pensacola, go to www.visitpensacola.com/events/& ...
Juneteenth of New Bern celebrates the holiday with 13 days of events, and new Juneteenth Bear
New Bern Sun Journal· 3 days agoJONB began celebrating the holiday in 2018, years before legislation was signed in 2021 that made ...
CT city recognizes Juneteenth as official holiday
Hartford Courant· 1 day agoThe city of Hartford has added Juneteenth as a paid holiday, one of just a few municipalities in the state to do so. Connecticut added Juneteenth ...
An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoPinkster is among an array of lesser-known African American holidays, although historians say it is...
Juneteenth kicks off at Milwaukee VA, bringing the celebration to local veterans
TMJ4 Milwaukee· 15 hours agoWeeks before the federal holiday, the Milwaukee VA was the host of its inaugural Juneteenth celebration. The holiday celebrates the day ...