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The beginners guide to celebrating Juneteenth
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoIt marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after the end of the Civil War, and two years after...
Edward Robert McClelland: The Illinois debate that made Abraham Lincoln a national figure
Chicago Tribune· 3 days agoHere, McClelland takes us to Ottawa, Illinois, for the famed first senatorial debate between Lincoln...
Juneteenth is this Wednesday. Here's what will be open, closed in Massachusetts
Gannett via AOL· 14 hours agoIt was recognized as a Massachusetts state holiday in 2020, signed into law by the governor at the...
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2024 in VT? Here's what to know
The Burlington Free Press via Yahoo News· 15 hours agoThe holiday was recognized by the federal government in 2021. When is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is on...
VP Kamala Harris to deliver remarks ahead of Juneteenth celebration
WJXT Jacksonville· 3 hours agoIt marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed — after...
‘Good Mythical Morning’ Hosts Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal On Taking A “Televisual Approach To...
Deadline Hollywood· 2 hours agoWhen Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, more commonly known as Rhett & Link, began creating content for...
Father's Day Hike at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park brings families closer
KFYR-TV Bismarck· 2 days agoFort Abraham Lincoln State Park celebrated Father’s Day by organizing an opportunity for families to...
Editorial: Juneteenth is a moment to mark progress and work toward a more just future
The Virginian-Pilot· 1 hour agoJuneteenth should be celebratory and, indeed, there will be plenty of events that mark the occasion...
Sen. Tim Scott and Dr. Ben Carson host Juneteenth commemoration
KGNS Laredo TX· 2 hours agoWASHINGTON (Gray DC) -[ANCHOR] Juneteenth is a holiday marking the end of slavery in America. To...
What’s open or closed on Juneteenth in Central Illinois?
WCIA Champaign via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoCENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Wednesday marks Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the ending of slavery...