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Juneteenth a reminder of ongoing struggles for freedom
The Hill· 2 hours agoAlthough Juneteenth represents a day of freedom for Black Americans, many still struggle to realize...
The beginners guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Stamford Advocate· 2 hours agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities. It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in...
Juneteenth stock-market pause precedes potential end-of-week trading flurry.
Market Watch· 3 hours agoSee: Is the stock market closed on Juneteenth? The summer months typically see subdued trading...
Round Rock Juneteenth shooting: Abbott announces $10K reward for information
FOX 7 Austin· 1 hour agoTexas Gov. Greg Abbott's Public Safety Office is now offering a reward for information about...
North Texas native, mom of 3, fatally shot at Round Rock Juneteenth celebration
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 1 hour agoA GoFundMe has been established for a 33-year-old North Texas native and mother of three who was killed in a mass shooting during a Juneteenth concert near Austin over the ...
Juneteenth celebrations set in the Richmond area
Richmond Times-Dispatch· 2 hours agoJuneteenth celebrations are happening all month long with food, fireworks, live performances, markets and more. Pocahontas State Park will host several...
Juneteenth 2024: Who is working? What is open?
WPIX New York City, NY via Yahoo News· 3 hours ago(NewsNation) — Wednesday is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, marking when the last enslaved people in the United States learned...
What stores are closed on Juneteenth?
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoEvery year on June 19, people across the United States celebrate the country’s “second” Independence Day, Juneteenth. The federal holiday is the...
Juneteenth is helping families discover details about enslaved ancestors
Axios· 2 hours agoJuneteenth's popularity is encouraging more descendants of enslaved people to research their...
Skokie celebrates Juneteenth with entertainment, speakers, booths
Chicago Tribune· 3 hours agoAfter taking in a Juneteenth parade in Evanston on Saturday, Chanel Harris wanted to keep the...