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An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoPinkster is among an array of lesser-known African American holidays, although historians say it is...
When is Father's Day this year? Everything to know about the dad-loving holiday
Gannett via AOL· 9 hours agoIs Father's Day a federal holiday? No, Father's Day is not a federal holiday, though it is celebrated across the nation. There are 11 federal holidays ...
Juneteenth on the Waterfront celebrates Black-owned businesses in San Francisco
KTVU· 1 day agoJuneteenth, several local black-owned businesses came together at the Ferry Terminal Plaza on the...
Alabama state offices are closed today for another Confederate holiday
Birmingham News· 12 hours agoAlabama is marking one of three Confederate holidays today. State offices are closed today to...
When is Juneteenth? When does NJ celebrate the holiday?
The Record· 4 days agoJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, or Emancipation Day, commemorates the end of...
When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 6 days agoEnslavers were responsible for telling the enslaved they were free, but some ignored the directive. This event gave rise to the Juneteenth holiday. Why ...
Juneteenth on the Waterfront celebrates Black-owned businesses in San Francisco
AOL· 1 day agoIn honor of Juneteenth, several local black-owned businesses came together at the Ferry Terminal Plaza on the Embarcadero Saturday. The 4th annual Juneteenth</ ...
Rhode Island To Celebrate Juneteenth As A State Holiday
Black Enterprise· 4 days agoRhode Island will celebrate Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time in its history. In...
Ohio lawmakers recognize 'Month of Freedom'
ABC 6· 10 hours agoState Senator Hearcel Craig of Columbus hosted the event, which took place ahead of the June 19th 'Juneteenth holiday.' It commemorates the emancipation...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Makes Juneteenth State Holiday, Enacts CROWN Act | iHeart
iHeartRadio· 6 days agoKentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially made Juneteenth a state holiday and enacted the CROWN...
