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Juneteenth: What to know about newest federal holiday and if mail comes Wednesday
Axios· 6 days agoThe growth of Juneteenth as a paid day off for private companies has severely slowed three years after it became a federal holiday, according to a survey ...
The Juneteenth federal holiday should be celebrated in Florida, not shunned
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoJuneteenth as a state holiday but that shouldn't diminish its significance. Why Juneteenth is...
This 97-Year-Old Activist Helped Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday
Biography via Yahoo News· 6 days agoOpal Lee earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2022 for her part in creating the Juneteenth...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
WKYT Lexington· 6 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people ...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFederal recognition came in 2021. A bill to solidify Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal...
Alabama lawmaker to push for permanent Juneteenth state holiday again
WBRC Fox 6 Birmingham· 6 days agoWhile Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, and Gov. Kay Ivey proclaimed it a state holiday...
Michigan marks its 1st Juneteenth as an official state holiday
Michigan Advance via Yahoo News· 7 days agoWednesday will not be the first observance of Juneteenth in Michigan, but it will be the first time...
June 19 is a Federal holiday - all banks, state and Federal buildings closed today
WFMJ Youngstown· 6 days agoJuneteenth was made a National holiday in 2021.
Juneteenth Explained: What Is the Holiday, Why Was It Created and How Should It Be Celebrated?
Skanner· 7 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people ...
Colorado observes Juneteenth holiday: What’s closed Wednesday
KKTV 11 Colorado Springs· 6 days agoJuneteenth National Independence Day! Originating in Texas, where on June 19, 1865, Black Texans...