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Opinion: Juneteenth is a reminder to cross divides for a better future
The Salt Lake Tribune· 17 minutes agoWhile the nation prepares to commemorate another year of Juneteenth, America finds itself facing a...
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open, closed today? Banks, mail, post office, more
The Post-Standard· 3 hours agoWhat is Juneteenth? Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought...
Will mail run today? Is post office open on Juneteenth (June 19, 2024)?
Birmingham News· 1 hour agoJuneteenth – a celebration of one of the final acts of emancipation for slaves in the U.S. – is the...
Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history
Indiana Capital Chronicle via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoWhy, they ask, did I like learning about slavery given that it was so horrible and harsh? How could...
Juneteenth isn’t just a Black holiday. It’s for all Americans
NPR· 1 hour agoThis essay was written by Michel Martin, Morning Edition and Up First host Confession: I had never...
Juneteenth colors: What they mean and the history behind the hues
Today· 5 hours agoThe last of the enslaved people were finally freed, inspiring joy, relief and a celebration of...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoJune 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States...
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open, what’s closed today (June 19, 2024)? Walmart, Target, grocery stores
Birmingham News· 1 hour agoJune 19th – known as Juneteenth – is a federal holiday. Major retailers will remain open, however. ...
Black advocates to use Juneteenth to demand political change
The Hill via AOL· 2 hours agoAs the nation recognizes Juneteenth this year, leading Black voices plan to use the holiday to call...
Juneteenth has fallen victim to racial capitalism. Black Americans are no longer the focus.
USA TODAY Opinion via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoLouisville has lost the heart of Juneteenth not even five years after it became a federal holiday....