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When is Juneteenth? What to know about the holiday commemorating freedom from slavery
The Oklahoman· 5 days agoThis will be the third year that Juneteenth is celebrated widely as a federal holiday, but the ...
When is Juneteenth observed in NJ? It varies. And you don't have to have off from work
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoThe decree then was enforced in step with Union Army and Navy progress in the war. New Jersey law states that Juneteenth is observed on the third Friday of June, or June 21 ...
All-Black burlesque show takes Juneteenth's spirit of liberation to the stage
Chicago Sun-Times· 9 hours agoPowell, his husband, Randy Phillips, and Steven Taylor put together their first Juneteenth show in...
Juneteenth is on a Wednesday this year. Here's what will be open and closed on the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoThe newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, is next week and it falls during the middle of the week. Here's everything you need to know about the holiday ...
How to make Juneteenth special for kids? Author Alliah Agostini has the recipe
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoA new Juneteenth holiday cooking and activity book by award-winning author Alliah Agostini joyfully...
Chicagoans celebrate Juneteenth, reflect on Black history: 'This is who we are'
Chicago Sun-Times· 1 hour agoRuby Scott Smith has been celebrating Juneteenth since long before it was as widely known as it is today. On Saturday, the 87-year-old danced to a drum ...
How to make Juneteenth special for kids? Author Alliah Agostini has the recipe
theGrio via AOL· 9 hours agoA new Juneteenth holiday cooking and activity book by award-winning author Alliah Agostini joyfully affirms Black children’s heritage and history. […]
Juneteenth: History behind the holiday and celebrating in Columbus
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoMore about Juneteenth: When is Juneteenth in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal ...
Freedom celebrated at Roanoke Juneteenth event
Roanoke Times· 2 hours agoOne of the region’s Juneteenth celebrations leading up to the Wednesday holiday, the event presented more than 60 booths in the shade of the woods at...
Some City of Lockport Council members reject Juneteenth as paid holiday
WKBW-TV Buffalo· 1 day agoAs the Juneteenth flag flies high in Lockport, there's pushback on whether this federal holiday...