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What to know about Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday
CNN via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoDespite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely overlooked by non-Black Americans...
When, why the US federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated
KCPQ via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJuneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the end of all slavery in the United ...
The Juneteenth federal holiday should be celebrated in Florida, not shunned
Gannett via AOL· 1 day agothe old Confederacy took time. The news didn't get to Texas until 2,000 Union troops arrived in...
Meet Opal Lee, the 'grandmother of the movement' to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Good Morning America via Yahoo News· 1 day agoWhen President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday commemorating the end of...
Wednesday is a federal holiday. What you should know about Juneteenth (June 19, 2024)
Birmingham News· 2 days agoWednesday, June 19th is a federal holiday, meaning government offices will be closed and mail will...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 22 hours agoJune 19 marks the third consecutive year of Juneteenth as a federally recognized United States ...
Is the stock market open or closed on Juneteenth 2024? See full holiday schedule
USA Today· 2 days agoUnited States stock markets will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The...
Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days ago“I didn't learn it (until) I was an adult, really (in the) 1990s, when as a teacher, I started...
Juneteenth: What to Know About the Freedom Holiday
The Wrap via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoTheWrap offers a brief history lesson on Freedom Day, which commemorates the nation's full abolition of slavery and became a federal holiday just three...
Marking Juneteenth in N.H. after lawmakers voted against making it a state holiday - The Boston...
The Boston Globe· 21 hours agoFor generations, Black Americans have celebrated with parades, festivals, music, and cookouts. The...