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What to know about Juneteenth, its historical significance and what’s closed on the holiday
The Day· 19 hours agoOn June 19, the United States observes Juneteenth to commemorate the end of slavery, a painful chapter in the nation’s history whose legacy continues to ...
The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth
NBC Washington· 14 hours agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities. It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in...
Tri-Cities leaders speak at Juneteenth Brunch
WJHL Tri-Cities via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoThe event was hosted by Kaifa Events. East Tennessee State University, Ballad Health, Sync Space and the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation also...
Sen. Perkins Kwoka tried to make Juneteenth a New Hampshire holiday; House said no.
Portsmouth Herald via Yahoo News· 2 days agoRebecca Perkins Kwoka, D-Portsmouth, introduced Senate Bill 481 to instead establish June 19, ...
Why red food is so common at Juneteenth celebrations
Axios· 9 hours agoZoom in: Red has become a key color for Juneteenth meals to celebrate resilience — watermelon salad, red velvet cake and strawberry soda or hibiscus tea...
What's open and closed on Juneteenth in the Berkshires?
Berkshire Eagle· 12 hours agoJuneteenth, also known as Black Independence Day, is a federal holiday observed on June 19. Here's...
Gov. Jeff Landry gives state workers Wednesday off to observe Juneteenth
Louisiana Illuminator via Yahoo News· 2 days agoLandry issued an...heads of state agencies and institutions to honor the day off in conjunction with...
Juneteenth 2024: Who is working? What is open?
WJZY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThey can choose to observe holidays as paid ones, and ADP notes that many employees have either done so for Juneteenth or offered employees ...
What Is Closed on Juneteenth?
Parade via AOL· 1 day agoMark your calendars because there’s a holiday approaching! Juneteenth, which takes place on June 19, falls on Wednesday this year. While Juneteenth ...
Kansas officially observes Juneteenth, the nation's 'second Independence Day' at Capitol
The Topeka Capital-Journal· 2 days agoPeople gathered Monday singing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in the Statehouse rotunda as they...
