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Here’s your guide to Lexington’s upcoming Juneteenth celebration events. See the schedule
Lexington Herald-Leader McClatchy via AOL· 18 hours agoAlso known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 and is the oldest...
Juneteenth now celebrated for entire month of June in Cook County
Chicago Sun-Times· 2 days agoThe holiday marks a historic moment from 159 years ago and will be officially celebrated in Cook...
CT city recognizes Juneteenth as official holiday
Hartford Courant· 15 hours agoThe city of Hartford has added Juneteenth as a paid holiday, one of just a few municipalities in the state to do so. Connecticut added Juneteenth,
What and when is Juneteenth? A beginner's guide to the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoIn 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law theJuneteenth National Independence Day Act establishing Juneteenth as the 11th holiday ...
Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival canceled over costs and safety concerns
Los Angeles Times· 7 hours agoCiting cost and safety concerns, organizers of the annual Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival in South...
‘A coming together of humanity’: Juneteenth events across Dayton region celebrate freedom
Dayton Daily News· 19 hours agoJuneteenth, a federal holiday marking the emancipation of African Americans from slavery on June 19,...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 2 days agoIt was already recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and a state holiday in 2022. Before the...
Here’s your guide to Lexington’s upcoming Juneteenth celebration events. See the schedule
Lexington Herald-Leader· 18 hours agoAlso known as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021 and is the oldest national celebration commemorating the ...
'Louteenth' debacle shows missteps in honoring Black history can be learning opportunities
Gannett via AOL· 20 hours agoJuneteenth became a national holiday in 2021, marking the first new federal holiday since Martin...
Rhode Island To Celebrate Juneteenth As A State Holiday
Black Enterprise· 6 days agoRhode Island will celebrate Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time in its history. In...