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Kentucky Governor Takes Action on Juneteenth Holiday and Against Discrimination Based on Hairstyles
US News & World Report· 4 days agoKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear designated Juneteenth as a holiday for state executive branch workers on Thursday and expanded protections in state hiring and employment by banning ...
HRT to offer free rides on Juneteenth
WAVY TV 10 Portsmouth· 1 day agoHampton Roads Transit (HRT) will offer free rides on June 19 in honor of the Juneteenth holiday.
Gov. Kay Ivey makes Juneteenth Alabama state holiday for 2024
Alabama Reflector via Yahoo News· 7 days agoState employees will be given Juneteenth as a holiday, according to a memo that Gov. Kay Ivey sent...
Why Barbecue Became Significant To Juneteenth Celebrations
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 5 days agoSince the holiday's inception in 1865, barbecue has been a part of Juneteenth celebrations, whether...
Beshear makes Juneteenth a Kentucky holiday, protects natural hair in state workplaces
Kentucky Lantern via Yahoo News· 4 days agoGov. Andy Beshear on Thursday signed executive orders making Juneteenth an executive branch holiday...
Council gives first OK to shifting Pittsburgh's support of different Juneteenth celebration
WTAE Pittsburgh· 5 days agoPittsburgh City Council pressed Mayor Ed Gainey's administration with questions before the vote, but...
Kentucky governor takes action on Juneteenth holiday and against discrimination based on hairstyles
The News-Times· 4 days agoKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear designated Juneteenth as a holiday for state executive branch workers on...
Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 7 days agoJuneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
Why Red Foods Are Traditionally Eaten On Juneteenth
Daily Meal via Yahoo News· 6 days agoPerson holding Juneteenth placard - WESTOCK PRODUCTIONS/Shutterstock Juneteenth has been celebrated since June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon...
11 Investigates Exclusive: Deputy mayor defends Juneteenth bid winner
WPXI via Yahoo News· 6 days agoPittsburgh’s deputy mayor is defending the decision to award funding for the city’s Juneteenth celebration to a company with ties to the mayor. That decision isn’t sitting ...