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Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
Albany Times Union· 4 days agoAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey has again authorized Juneteenth— the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — as a state holiday, while legislative efforts to make ...
Florida directive for bridge lighting is latest in battle over Pride and other symbols
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 9 hours ago"It's a real slap in the face to multiple different communities, especially when people claim that...
Juneteenth Holiday Alabama
Anacortes American· 4 days agoFILE - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivers her State of the State address, March 7, 2023, in Montgomery, Ala. On Monday, May 20, 2024, Ivey's office again...
Benefit bash for Abba's Tables, Ada Homeless set
The Ada News, Okla. via Yahoo News· 24 hours agoMay 23—A "Benefit Bash" for Abba's Tables and Ada Homeless Services is slated for Saturday, June 15, the weekend of "Juneteenth," at East Central University's Kerr Activities ...
Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
San Antonio Express-News· 4 days agoAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey has again authorized Juneteenth— the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — as a state holiday, while legislative efforts to make ...
Columbus Civic Center to host third annual Juneteenth Jubilee
WRBL Columbus via Yahoo News· 3 days agoCOLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Civic Center is planning to host the third annual Juneteenth...
Levi Jackson pool, splash pads open this weekend; London to host first-ever Juneteenth celebration
The Sentinel Echo, London, Ky. via Yahoo News· 24 hours agoMay 23—The school year is nearly over, and fun in the water will mark its debut as summer vacation begins. Ben Sizemore, director of the City of London Tourism's Parks and Recreation division ...
Civil War tablets honoring Amherst veterans help open high schoolers’ eyes to unsung Black history
Daily Hampshire Gazette· 9 hours agoAfrican American soldiers from Amherst who served in the famed 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment...
Virginia Chef Celebrates Juneteenth And Her Heritage Through Ice Cream
Southern Living via Yahoo News· 3 days agoKamara also rolls out specialty menus throughout the year, including one for Juneteenth with choices...
Juneteenth festival organizers looking for groups to participate
Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y. via Yahoo News· 3 days agoMay 22—Organizers for Niagara Falls' Juneteenth festival are looking for any Niagara County groups and organizations that would like to participate in the June 16 event. " ...