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The Juneteenth federal holiday should be celebrated in Florida, not shunned
Gannett via AOL· 27 minutes agoWhile relishing time away from work is to be enjoyed, it's important to appreciate the rich history...
The beginners guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoFor more than one-and-a-half centuries, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black communities. It marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in...
Celebrating Juneteenth isn't rejecting the Fourth of July. It honors freedom for all.
USA TODAY Opinion via Yahoo News· 31 minutes agoConsequently, Juneteenth should not be celebrated by the Black community alone; it demands the...
Today is Juneteenth, but the state of New Jersey will also celebrate Friday. Here's why
The Record· 1 hour agoThis year marks the third year that New Jersey will celebrate Juneteenth as an official state...
Juneteenth is a celebration of ethnic harmony
Fox News· 41 minutes agoAs Black Americans across the country celebrate Juneteenth with friends, family and loved ones, we celebrate the magnificent achievement ...
How Black Miami professionals see Juneteenth as an opportunity for cultural education
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 41 minutes agoBlack people and white people were separated by train tracks in Indiantown at the time, but the ...
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open, closed today? Banks, mail, post office, more
The Post-Standard· 41 minutes agoWhat is Juneteenth? Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought...
The Juneteenth National Holiday is a Time to Remember
Native News Online via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoPresident Joe Biden signed the legislation into law three years that makes Juneteenth a national...
When, why the US federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated
KCPQ via Yahoo News· 2 days agoBlack Americans began to celebrate Juneteenth to mark the anniversary of June 19, 1865, the day when...
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
Rhode Island Current via Yahoo News· 41 minutes agoAfter decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday...