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Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 3 days agoIt was by no means a total abolition of slavery, which didn’t come until 1865 with the ratification...
What and when is Juneteenth? A beginner's guide to the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoJuneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas on January 1, 1980, led by African American state legislator ...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 2 days agoJuneteenth is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day. Juneteenth National Independence Day is the first...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 4 days agoWhile it has taken “too long” for the city to make Juneteenth an official holiday, State Rep. Derell...
Volunteers needed for Juneteenth celebration in Wichita
KWCH· 19 hours agoLooking ahead to the Juneteenth holiday next week, celebration organizers are looking for volunteers to make this year’s observation successful. Wichita ...
Juneteenth parade, annual celebration to commence in Myrtle Beach
WPDE· 8 hours agoMyrtle Beach community members are invited to join in on local Juneteenth celebrations!
Create your own Juneteenth barbecue jubilee at home
USA Today· 1 day agoA true celebration of independence for all Americans, Juneteenth is the oldest-known commemoration marking the end of slavery in the United States. Given that Juneteenth ...
Ventura County Juneteenth celebrations planned in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks: What to know
VC Star | Ventura County Star via Yahoo News· 1 day agoLocal events are planned starting Saturday for Ventura County’s celebration of Juneteenth, the...
Galveston, Houston ready to celebrate Juneteenth
Houston Chronicle· 10 hours agoFor decades, people in Southeast Texas have celebrated Juneteenth unofficially, with backyard barbecues, neighborhood celebrations, and traditions...
Juneteenth Festival nears; Pan-African flag raised at City Hall
WGRZ-TV Buffalo· 19 hours agoBuffalo's Juneteenth Festival is celebrating 49 years. In fact, Buffalo's Juneteenth Festival is one...