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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe first state to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday was Texas, in 1980, according to the Congressional Research Service. More than half ...
'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...
Kentucky governor designates Juneteenth a holiday, bans hairstyle discrimination
theGrio via AOL· 4 days agoAndy Beshear says Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear designated Juneteenth as a holiday for state executive...
Port Arthur makes plan to raise Juneteenth flag
Beaumont Enterprise· 2 days agoArthur, to raise the Juneteenth Flag at 11 a.m. on June 6. Every year, Sinegal’s Office brings recognition for Juneteenth as the day slavery finally...
Juneteenth, the celebration of freedom
South Reporter· 1 day agoJuneteenth is a celebration of freedom and the fight for its fulfillment. It is one of the oldest known celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States ...
State Rep. Brianna Henries won’t seek reelection
WPRI Providence· 13 hours ago“My journey in office has been one of passion and purpose, guided by a belief that serving our communities should be an impactful calling, not a lifelong...
Free admission to Two Mississippi Museums honors Juneteenth
WJTV Jackson· 14 hours agoJACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division will sponsor free admission to the Two...
A bill aims to add a new legal holiday to the state of Delaware. Here's what to know
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 7 days agoThe legal holiday would be observed for one day. The legal holidays currently recognized by the ...
Jersey City Juneteenth Celebrations Set To Be Bigger And Better This Year
Black Enterprise· 4 days agoOpal Lee who is most known for her work to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
Kentucky Enhances Cultural Recognition With Juneteenth Holiday And Hair Discrimination Ban
Black Enterprise· 6 days agoKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has officially signed executive orders to make Juneteenth an executive...