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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 3 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Brittney Spencer & More Set for White House’s 2024 Juneteenth Concert
Billboard via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoJuneteenth is just around the corner, and on Thursday (May 30), President Joe Biden and First Lady...
Niles to host annual Juneteenth festival - Leader Publications
Leader Publications· 13 hours agoA group of local businesswomen are gearing up for an annual event to promote education and community...
Juneteenth: What's open & what's closed on America’s newest federal holiday
TheStreet.com· 4 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery after the U.S. Civil War, and while government buildings and the NYSE are closed, most retail stores are open. Banks, federal offices ...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' urges New Mexicans to step up for their communities
Santa Fe New Mexican· 1 day agoA 97-year-old retired teacher and activist who helped lead a movement to have Juneteenth recognized...
Juneteenth Youth Love For Literacy Festival And Book Drive Is June 15
The Chattanoogan· 18 hours agoIn honor of Juneteenth, The Unity Group of Chattanooga and Community Haven are partnering in the...
Juneteenth: A Colorful Holiday To Celebrate
Black Enterprise· 3 days agoCertain holidays are often celebrated by donning signature colors: red at Valentine’s, orange and black for Halloween, and red, white, and blue for those...
Pittsburgh City Council approves $125,000 in funds for for first city-run Juneteenth celebration
WPXI via Yahoo News· 1 day agoOn Wednesday, Pittsburgh City Council approved funding for the first official city-run Juneteenth celebration. The event will be held on Smithfield Street, meaning the city ...
The Freedom Center to Host First-Ever Juneteenth Jubilee Festival
Cincinnati CityBeat· 16 hours agoThe National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is bringing the community together to celebrate...
Free admission to Two Mississippi Museums honors Juneteenth
WJTV Jackson· 16 hours agoJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division will sponsor free admission to the Two...