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How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoJune 19 (or Juneteenth) is considered Black Independence Day by many in the United States, as it was the day that many enslaved people in Texas were...
Stock market holidays in 2024: US markets are closed on these days
Bankrate via AOL· 4 hours agoThese days often closely follow federal holiday schedules and include major holidays like ...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Politico via Yahoo News· 46 minutes agoIt just depends on what you want. Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and barbecues. In the beginnings of the holiday celebrated as Black...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 6 hours agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
Opinion | Why Juneteenth gives me hope in 2024
MSNBC· 52 minutes agoAlthough it was only designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day has of course been celebrated in Black American...
Juneteenth events 2024: What’s happening on the day of the celebration
WSB Radio· 7 hours agoOn Wednesday, Americans celebrate June 19, also called Juneteenth National Independence Day. It’s an...
Gunnison’s Independence Day Celebration promises fun for all ages
Provo Daily Herald· 10 hours agoThe Independence Day Celebration Committee is thrilled to unveil its exciting plans for this year’s ...
Map shows states where Juneteenth is recognized as a public holiday
Newsweek· 1 day agoJuneteenth National Independence Day was launched to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.—but...
Celebrate Freedom With These 101 Inspiring Juneteenth Instagram Captions
Parade via AOL· 8 hours agoIn 2021, President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday by signing the Juneteenth National ...
Here's what is open and closed on Juneteenth
CBS News· 4 hours agoLike on other federal holidays, some services and stores may be closed today to commemorate the holiday. Juneteenth — also known as Freedom Day,...