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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 18 hours agoJune 19, also known as Juneteenth, was first celebrated as an official state holiday in...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 15 hours agoJuneteenth quickly gained traction across the country, with 59 percent of American adults reporting that they knew “a lot” or “some” about the holiday in ...
Ventura County Juneteenth celebrations planned in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks: What to know
VC Star | Ventura County Star via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoThe...Hamilton Adams, the university pastor, will discuss spiritual reflections about Juneteenth....
Create your own Juneteenth barbecue jubilee at home
USA Today· 9 hours agoA true celebration of independence for all Americans, Juneteenth is the oldest-known commemoration marking the end of slavery in the United States. Given that Juneteenth ...
Everyone Is Invited to Juneteenth
Bon Appetit via Yahoo News· 2 days agoIn a conversation with the chef Carla Hall, Bon Appétit editor in chief Jamila Robinson discusses how they celebrate—and cook—on the national holiday.
Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival canceled due to rising costs, safety concerns, organizers say
KABC 7 Los Angeles· 15 hours agoOrganizers said they could not meet fundraising goals necessary to "ensure a footprint that would be...
Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival canceled over costs and safety concerns
Los Angeles Times· 2 days agoCiting cost and safety concerns, organizers of the annual Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival in South...
Juneteenth Celebrations in San Francisco and Around the Bay | KQED
KQED· 2 days agoCelebrating Black culture in a city where the African-American population has dropped 50% in the...
National Donut Day 2024: How to score free donuts from Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme and more
Richmond Times-Dispatch· 16 hours agoDonut lovers, today is your day. National Donut Day is celebrated this year on June 7 through deals...
Opinion: How Black Americans' refusals of injustice have shaped our national story
Los Angeles Times· 4 days agoRefusal is a powerful political act. Acting in defense of themselves, Black people and Black women...