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Juneteenth joy in East Bay muted by death of Willie Mays
CBS News· 5 days agoAs people celebrate Juneteenth, many are also remembering Willie Mays and what he meant for the...
Juneteenth events in Lancaster County for 2024: jubilees, dancers and more
Lancaster Online· 6 days agoJuneteenth, the national holiday that celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is...
Alliance embraces spirit of Juneteenth
The Alliance Review· 16 hours agoThe news arrived two years after U.S. President Abraham Lincoln emancipated the slaves at the end of the American Civil War. On what became known as ...
Juneteenth is on Wednesday. Here’s what will and won’t be closed for the holiday in Boise
The Idaho Statesman· 7 days agoJuneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021.
Juneteenth 2024 in Long Branch mixes bouncy houses with serious reflection
App.com | Asbury Park Press via Yahoo News· 5 days agoLONG BRANCH - Residents gathered at the Bucky James Community Center on Wilbur Ray Avenue Wednesday...
Juneteenth events across Southwest Florida
NBC 2 Fort Myers· 6 days agoJuneteenth is a day to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States and SWFL has events to offer honoring this momentous event.
Juneteenth: Historian sheds light on emancipation in Florida
CBS News· 6 days agoJuneteenth is widely recognized as the longest-running emancipation celebration, yet it is important...
Juneteenth festivities continue Sunday in downtown Youngstown
WFMJ Youngstown· 1 day agoJuneteenth festivities continue Sunday in downtown Youngstown
Juneteenth celebration highlights Black chefs, restaurants nationwide
CBS News· 5 days agoFood is a significant part of the Juneteenth celebration, a federal holiday that commemorates the...
Juneteenth Festival in Lafayette celebrates 44 years
KLFY Lafayette via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAt the Juneteenth Festival, people of all ages enjoyed live music, carousel rides, vendors and more. Pastor Abram Freeman, organizer of the festival...