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What's closed and what's open on Juneteenth 2023
CBS News via Yahoo News· 11 months agoMonday, June 19, marks the third time Juneteenth is observed nationwide as a federal holiday. A commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States,...
What is Juneteenth? Learn the history behind the federal holiday's origin
CBS News via Yahoo News· 11 months agoWhat is Juneteenth? The holiday, observed on June 19, is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation...
What's open and closed on Juneteenth? What to know about mail delivery, schools and more
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe nation's youngest federal holiday, Juneteenth, is Sunday. Although the day falls on June 19,...
Why one health system is eliminating the Christmas Eve holiday in favor of Juneteenth
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoA woman prays during a OneRace March on Atlanta prayer service and march in response to recent...
More workplaces, states recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday off: Where Michigan stands
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 11 months agoAn increasing number of state, local governments and private employers are recognizing Juneteenth —...
NY makes Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday. When is it in 2024?
Lohud | The Journal News via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAll public schools in New York will be closed for Asian Lunar New Year going forward as part of a...
What is Presidents Day and how is it celebrated? What to know about the federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 months agoPresidents Day is fast approaching, which may signal to many a relaxing three-day weekend and plenty...
Could Super Bowl Monday ever become a national holiday? Here's what would have to happen
USA TODAY Sports via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoThere's plenty of hype and anticipation for Super Bowl Sunday, which matches the Kansas City Chiefs...
Marcia Pledger: Florida's version of Juneteenth is recognized among freedom celebrations
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFor nearly 100 years, Black communities throughout the country celebrated Juneteenth, long before it...
The Best Way to Honor Juneteenth, According to Activists Who Helped Make It a National Holiday
Time via Yahoo News· 2 years agoA young girl sits on a man's shoulders during the Louisville Juneteenth Festival at the Big Four...