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Juneteenth offers new ways to teach about slavery, Black perseverance and American history
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoMany students say they aren’t learning much about slavery beyond its harsh conditions. A historian...
Campti celebrates Juneteenth
KALB Alexandria· 6 hours agoJuneteenth is a time to reflect on our past and celebrate our progress. The streets of Campti were filled with excitement and pride as the town...
At Pittsfield's Juneteenth celebration, attendees reflect on history and current efforts to bolster...
Berkshire Eagle· 10 hours agoPittsfield’s Juneteenth celebration at Durant Park came at an interesting time for Cristiane...
Juneteenth 2024: Outdoor events, 5K, Black business showcase honor holiday in Binghamton
Press Connects | Press & Sun-Bulletin via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoJuneteenth recognizes the resilience, strength and progress made in the United States after more than 200 years of slavery, commemorating the day when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger ...
Juneteenth holiday will not interrupt city's trash collection
Gannett via AOL· 2 hours agoOn Juneteenth, Wednesday, June 19, there will be no interruption of normal trash, recycling and yard waste collection service for the residents of the city of Hagerstown.
Thousands commemorate Juneteenth Freedom Celebration with music, food and festivities in SF
ABC7 News· 17 hours agoJuneteenth is officially recognized on Wednesday, June 19. On Saturday, organizers say about 20,000...
Washington’s Juneteenth celebration draws community, inspires youth
Observer-Reporter· 6 hours agoMembers of the Washington community gathered Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth at LeMoyne Community...
Juneteenth 2024: Are Giant, Lidl, and other grocery stores open?
The Patriot-News· 2 hours agoMany grocery stores and other retailers are still open, while some federal buildings chose to...
Palm Beach town offices closed for Juneteenth holiday; golf, tennis centers will be open
The Palm Beach Post via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoTown offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. No...
2 killed and 6 wounded in shooting during a Juneteenth celebration in a Texas park
KRGV Rio Grande Valley· 4 hours agoA shooting in a Texas park left two people dead and six wounded, including two children, on...