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What is Juneteenth? Here's what to know about the holiday and why it's celebrated
NBC Chicago· 6 days agoThe Juneteenth holiday is set to take place this week, marking its fourth year as a federal holiday in the U.S., but the celebrations ...
Juneteenth is on Wednesday. Here’s what will and won’t be closed for the holiday in Boise
The Idaho Statesman· 5 days agoJuneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021.
On Juneteenth, Gov. Dunleavy weighs adding a new legal holiday for Alaska
Alaska Beacon via Yahoo News· 4 days agoDunleavy has until early July to make a decision on Senate Bill 22. If he approves the measure, it...
Juneteenth colors: What they mean and the history behind the hues
Today· 4 days agoThe last of the enslaved people were finally freed, inspiring joy, relief and a celebration of...
What does Juneteenth mean in an era of ongoing racial unrest? Study and celebrate more.
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 4 days agoBut what does Juneteenth mean in a day and age where racial injustice continues to challenge and...
Michigan marks its 1st Juneteenth as an official state holiday
Michigan Advance via Yahoo News· 4 days agoWednesday will not be the first observance of Juneteenth in Michigan, but it will be the first time...
Map shows states where Juneteenth is recognized as a public holiday
Newsweek· 5 days agoholiday, named after a contraction of the date "June Nineteenth," commemorates the events of June 19...
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Juneteenth 2024
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoJuneteenth became a federal holiday just three years ago, so there’s still a lot of confusion about its impact on people’s day-to-day lives. If you’re...
Trash pickups change for Juneteenth holiday in many Triangle towns. Schedules here
The News & Observer· 5 days agoLocal governments in the Triangle will be closed Monday to observe the Juneteenth holiday on Wednesday, June 19. Trash and recycling collection will not ...
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 6 days agoAlthough the holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” has long been celebrated in the Black American community, the...