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What is Juneteenth and how are people marking the day?
Post-Bulletin· 5 days agoJuneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill ...
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Jalopnik· 5 days agoAutomotive workers in the American south are on the verge of ushering in a new era of unionized solidarity. Workers in the plant have been given large pay increases since the UAW recent successful ...
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Jezebel· 5 days agoIt’s been a banner month for state Republican parties across the country as they ratify their official party platforms, and by “banner,” I mean...
Juneteenth: North Alabama celebrations commemorating the historic day reaching thousands
The Decatur Daily, Ala. via Yahoo News· 5 days agoJun. 19—Trucks adorned with red, green and yellow balloons rolled down the streets of downtown Decatur while spectators, many clad in Juneteenth shirts, clapped and cheered. Five years ago, ...
Montgomery's "Front Line Hero" doctor sheds light on rampant shootings, police shortage - WAKA 8
WAKA Action 8· 4 days agoA physician recognized as a "Front Line Hero" by the City of Montgomery for his efforts battling the...
Explainer-What is Juneteenth and how are people marking the day?
AOL· 6 days agoIt became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following ...