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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIt was ratified in December of that year, abolishing slavery nationwide. How to celebrate Juneteenth...
Are fireworks legal in Florida? What to know before setting them off for 4th of July
Palm Beach Post via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAs many prepare to fire off bottle rockets and firecrackers by the hundreds for the nation's 248...
NYC Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and closed, things to do
FOX 5 New York· 4 days agoMany Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in...
MSU students call for Juneteenth holiday pay - The State News
The State News· 3 days agoThe holiday occurs on June 19 of each year, and honors the day the last enslaved African Americans...
NYC Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and closed, things to do
WNYW via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThere are so many ways to celebrate Juneteenth in NYC this year. From Broadway to Black Restaurant...
What's Juneteenth and what's open, closed? Here's what Augusta-area residents need to know
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoAre government offices open on Juneteenth? Many of Augusta's offices will be closed on Juneteenth. A...
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 5 days agoAlthough the holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” has long been celebrated in the Black American community, the...
Lakefest in Oakland sees smaller turnout than previous years
Fox local via AOL· 7 hours agoA smaller than expected crowd showed up to Lakefest at Lake Merritt on Saturday. This daytime summer...
Sen. Perkins Kwoka tried to make Juneteenth a New Hampshire holiday; House said no.
Portsmouth Herald via Yahoo News· 5 days ago“When Juneteenth was observed last year in Portsmouth, many, many of my constituents were very...
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 ...