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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 17 hours agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
Richmonders engulf themselves in the history of Juneteenth
WWBT· 15 minutes agoRICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Juneteenth may be the oldest holiday in black culture, but many are just beginning to learn its history. “I’m a Virginian, and I was not aware of < ...
Wednesday is a federal holiday. What you should know about Juneteenth (June 19, 2024)
Birmingham News· 2 days agoJuneteenth is the newest federal holiday and the first one established since Martin Luther King Jr....
Understanding history of Juneteenth; federal holiday since 2021
WITI via Yahoo News· 1 day agoJuneteenth recognizes the struggles of our past and looks with hope to the future. Matthew Goss was...
When, why the US federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated
KCPQ via Yahoo News· 2 days agoIt's recommended to confirm the hours of operation for your planned location before going on...
Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days ago“It should not just be about the past, it has to be about the future.” Goler hopes that the holiday...
The Juneteenth Books That Historians, Activists And Others Want You To Read
HuffPost· 17 hours agoThis date would become known as “Juneteenth,” a celebratory event of Black jubilation and an...
Editorial: Juneteenth is an observation worth honoring
The Yuma Sun· 16 hours agoToday, June 19, we observe our nation’s newest federal holiday: Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in Texas at the end of the Civil War. The celebration ...
Here is how Juneteenth came to be and why it's so important
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThat brought new attention to the date’s significance, and since then Juneteenth has been celebrated...
Is there mail on Juneteenth? Post Office, UPS, FedEx open hours
Newsweek· 2 days agoJust days before the 2021 celebration, on June 16, President Joe Biden signed a bill passed by...