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What is Juneteenth? When do we celebrate? A beginner's guide to the holiday
App.com | Asbury Park Press via Yahoo News· 1 day agoJuneteenth is now a federal holiday also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day. Why do we celebrate ...
10 Days of Juneteenth Jubilee returns to Corpus Christi for seventh year
KIII Corpus Christi· 6 hours agoIt was then that Juneteenth celebrations were born. The Texas Association of Black Personnel in...
Where to celebrate and honor Juneteenth around the St. Louis metro
KSDK St. Louis· 1 day agoVarious Juneteenth events and celebrations are happening in St. Louis City, County and the Metro East to honor the holiday. What is Juneteenth? This was ...
Juneteenth Celebration at Ralph Bunche Park on June 15
Benton Courier· 9 hours agoJuneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday on June 19 to commemorate the ending of...
Why White Fear Of Black Power Outlawed An African American Holiday Before Juneteenth
The Root· 1 hour agoLong before Juneteenth, enslaved and free Black New Yorkers celebrated African culture during a...
Norwich adds Juneteenth as paid city holiday
The Day· 9 hours agoThe Norwich City Council on Monday voted unanimously to add June 19 to the list of city holidays as Juneteenth Independence Day. The holiday recognizes the historic event ...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 13 hours ago“I just love the ways Norwich celebrates different cultures in town,” she said. Making Juneteenth an...
Juneteenth on the Waterfront celebrates Black-owned businesses in San Francisco
Fox local via AOL· 2 days agoJuneteenth on the Waterfront celebrated Black-owned entrepreneurs who sold food, drinks, clothing, and more, as part of the free 4th annual event in San Francisco.
Delaware's oldest Juneteenth organization kicks off observance with flag-raising ceremony
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoThe federal observance of Juneteenth is a few weeks ahead, yet the festivities marking the holiday...
Celebrating Freedom: Juneteenth Events in L.A. - Los Angeles Sentinel
Los Angeles Sentinel· 1 day agoJuneteenth is a celebration of freedom. Whether in person or digitally, Juneteenth celebrations provide meaningful opportunity to commemorate Black struggles ...