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Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama
The Florence Times-Daily· 2 days agoMONTGOMERY (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has again authorized Juneteenth— the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — as a state holiday, while legislative efforts
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' urges New Mexicans to get involved in 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...
Death of Juneteenth bill in Alabama Legislature sparks accusations
Alabama Reflector via Yahoo News· 4 days agoA bill that would have made Juneteenth a state holiday died in the Alabama Legislature, leading to...
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...
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...
Pittsburgh City Council approves $125,000 in funds for for first city-run Juneteenth celebration
WPXI via Yahoo News· 1 day agoJuneteenth celebration. The council approved $125,000 for the event. But, with just 30 days until the event, only the date and location have been announced. The one-day event ...
Pittsburgh announces details for city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration
CBS News· 1 day agoThe one-day event named Fusion Fest will be in the heart of Downtown and show off talented people...
Kentucky Enhances Cultural Recognition With Juneteenth Holiday And Hair Discrimination Ban
Black Enterprise· 7 days agoKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has officially signed executive orders to make Juneteenth an executive...
A 97 year old visionary to visit Santa Fe
Santa Fe New Mexican· 7 days agoIn 1939, a 10-year-old girl’s family purchased a home in a white neighborhood in Fort Worth, Texas...racial animosity. By 2021, this very same little...
Valdosta's 32nd annual Juneteenth celebration June 14-19
The Valdosta Daily Times, Ga. via Yahoo News· 1 day agoMay 29—VALDOSTA — Valdosta's 32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 14-19. The event is presented by Southside Library Boosters, Inc. The theme is "We are Family ...
