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Juneteenth events across Southwest Florida
NBC 2 Fort Myers· 4 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 is a second Independence Day for America
The Arizona Republic· 3 days agoIn essence, Juneteenth is a second Independence Day. After 2½½ bloody years of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation...
Juneteenth is on Wednesday. Here’s what will and won’t be closed for the holiday in Boise
The Idaho Statesman· 4 days agoJuneteenth has been recognized as a federal holiday since 2021.
Juneteenth advances as state holiday despite enduring opposition
Axios· 3 days agoJuneteenth, the once-obscure day commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas, has...
Juneteenth Is Officially Here—Learn 4 Ways To Say ‘Happy Juneteenth'
Parade via AOL· 3 days agoThe 158th anniversary of Juneteenth is June 19, 2024. Juneteenth is a celebration of Black Freedom...
Juneteenth celebrations marked across the Hudson Valley
News 12· 1 day agoThe 5th annual Ossining Juneteenth Festival is scheduled for Saturday in Ossining.
Juneteenth events happening in and around Charlotte
WJZY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoCHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – There are many events around the Queen City taking place on Wednesday recognizing Juneteenth. Here are a few of them. ...
Juneteenth joy in East Bay muted by death of Willie Mays
CBS News· 2 days agoAs people celebrate Juneteenth, many are also remembering Willie Mays and what he meant for the...
Juneteenth organizers share their excitement ahead of parade and festival
TMJ4 Milwaukee· 3 days agoIt's Juneteenth and plenty of people in Milwaukee were up early to prepare for celebrations. TMJ4's...
Juneteenth goes unobserved by Florida state government
The Raw Story· 3 days agoToday, June 19, or “Juneteenth,” commemorates the end of slavery in the defeated South. The date...