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Ron English: Maximizing the meaning behind Juneteenth (Opinion)
The Charleston Gazette· 2 days agoJuneteenth appropriately comes before July Fourth to raise our awareness that the reality of racism...
Ready to celebrate Juneteenth, Boise? No need to wait till June 19. Here are events
The Idaho Statesman· 21 hours agoReady to celebrate Juneteenth, Boise? “Our events are open to everyone of all colors and ages, while specifically uplifting and supporting Black businesses, artists, event planners, musicians and community organizers.”
Events throughout the week mark Juneteenth 2024 in the Quad-Cities
Quad-City Times· 9 hours agoAn all-day festival Saturday, ceremonies and a Davenport park's grand opening will help to celebrate...
35th annual Utah Juneteenth Festival coming to Ogden this weekend
Standard-Examiner· 2 days agoBrian Wolfer, Special to the Standard-ExaminerThe Utah Juneteenth celebration takes place at the...
W.Va. Supreme Court sides with Judge Sweeney over attempt to seek testimony in Slow Down program
The Marietta Times· 3 days agoCHARLESTON — An attempt by attorneys under investigation in the now-defunct St. Marys Slow Down for...
Rome Juneteenth Celebration open to all at Bellamy Harbor June 15 and 16
Rome Sentinel· 7 hours agoThe Rome branch of the NAACP and the city of Rome will hold their second annual Juneteenth Celebration Weekend at Bellamy Harbor Park on Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16, according to NAACP ...
Folsom man is part of a movement to make Juneteenth a paid holiday in California cities
The Sacramento Bee· 2 days agoThree years ago, President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth National Independence Day into law to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States on June 19 annually. The holiday< ...
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe promise and peril of Juneteenth is elegantly captured in Hickman’s words, “There’s been a heap...
How to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
PureWow via AOL· 3 days agoToday, the holiday celebrates Black culture, history and life, bringing people together to honor all those who came before us and fought for the rights...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
CW39 NewsFix· 1 day agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country’s second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom....
