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Dueling Pittsburgh Juneteenth celebrations spark controversy, criticism of Gainey
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 7 hours agoThe longtime organizer of Pittsburgh’s most well-known Juneteenth festival harshly condemned Mayor...
Pittsburgh City Council tentatively approves city-sponsored Juneteenth event
WPXI via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoAfter hours of back and forth and questioning, the Pittsburgh City Council has tentatively voted to approve a city-sponsored Juneteenth event. But the big question is if that ...
Why Barbecue Became Significant To Juneteenth Celebrations
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 15 hours agoSince the holiday's inception in 1865, barbecue has been a part of Juneteenth celebrations, whether...
Council gives first OK to shifting Pittsburgh's support of different Juneteenth celebration
WTAE Pittsburgh· 4 hours agoPittsburgh City Council pressed Mayor Ed Gainey's administration with questions before the vote, but...
Oak Ridge Juneteenth celebration planned June 15
Gannett via AOL· 15 hours agoThe Oak Ridge City-Wide Juneteenth/Freedom Day celebration will take place noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the old Scarboro School Site on Hampton...
Gov. Kay Ivey makes Juneteenth Alabama state holiday for 2024
Alabama Reflector via Yahoo News· 2 days agoState employees will be given Juneteenth as a holiday, according to a memo that Gov. Kay Ivey sent...
Columbus Civic Center to host third annual Juneteenth Jubilee
WRBL Columbus via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoCOLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Civic Center is planning to host the third annual Juneteenth...
11 Investigates Exclusive: Deputy mayor defends Juneteenth bid winner
WPXI· 1 day agoPittsburgh’s deputy mayor is defending the decision to award funding for the city’s Juneteenth...
Pearland to host second annual Juneteenth celebration; Bun B to perform
Community Impact· 22 hours agoThe city of Pearland will host its second annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration on June 15 at Independence Park, after Pearland City Council granted organizers a permit on ...
Juneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 2 days agoJuneteenth proclaimed state holiday again in Alabama, after bill to make it permanent falters