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The Origins of Juneteenth and Why It Falls on June 19th
Time via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoOne way many Black Americans mark the day is by reading aloud General Order No. 3— the...
Juneteenth holiday celebrated in many places and in many ways
News 12 Augusta· 15 hours agoFor more than a century and a half, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black...
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 2 hours agoAlthough the holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” has long been celebrated in the Black American community, the...
Are banks, post offices and grocery stores closed for Juneteenth? Here’s what to know
Dallas Morning News· 6 hours agoAmericans will celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, which means banks, post offices and other...
9 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Indianapolis
WISH-TV Indianapolis· 3 days agoIn Indy, Juneteenth will be celebrated with concerts, poetry, markets, storytelling events and education opportunities for all ages.
Juneteenth 2024: Nine ways to celebrate around Chicagoland
WGN Chicago via Yahoo News· 3 days agoCHICAGO — A military honors ceremony and the raising of the Juneteenth flag on Friday kicked off a...
Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? Here are events happening around North Texas
CBS News· 4 days agoFort Worth native Opal Lee, also known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, was recently recognized...
Here are some ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis this year
Eyewitness News Memphis· 24 hours agoFace-painting, good food and giveaways are just some of the activities that were already underway...
Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with parade and festival: "We've come a long way"
CBS News· 23 hours agoThe city of Philadelphia celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and festival Sunday. Philadelphia Mayor...
Juneteenth: Where to celebrate in the Historic Triangle
Daily Press· 2 days agoThere are plenty of ways to celebrate Juneteenth in the Historic Triangle starting today and into...