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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 1 day agoJune 19, also known as Juneteenth, was first celebrated as an official state holiday in...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
Splaine: Juneteenth is about our future
Gannett via AOL· 2 hours agoJuneteenth this year comes on Wednesday, June 19. Since it became a federal holiday via the Juneteenth National Independence Act, it ...
Galveston, Houston ready to celebrate Juneteenth
Houston Chronicle· 45 minutes agoFor decades, people in Southeast Texas have celebrated Juneteenth unofficially, with backyard barbecues, neighborhood celebrations, and traditions...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 21 hours agoJuneteenth quickly gained traction across the country, with 59 percent of American adults reporting that they knew “a lot” or “some” about the holiday in ...
West Virginia declares Juneteenth as state holiday
WCHS-TV· 15 hours agoMany events will be happening across the state for the holiday, including a Juneteenth Celebration on the Kanawha Boulevard lawns of the West Virginia...
Volunteers needed for Juneteenth celebration in Wichita
KWCH· 9 hours agoLooking ahead to the Juneteenth holiday next week, celebration organizers are looking for volunteers to make this year’s observation successful. Wichita ...
Juneteenth celebrations are coming to CT. Here’s how you can join in.
Hartford Courant· 1 day agoJuneteenth celebrations are gearing up in Connecticut. While only recently a federal holiday, ...
Juneteenth declared as state holiday in WV
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch· 13 hours agoCHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice issued a proclamation Friday officially declaring Juneteenth 2024 as a State holiday in West Virginia.
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 13 hours agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
