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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 21 hours agoJune 19, also known as Juneteenth, was first celebrated as an official state holiday in...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
Hunter Biden's Ex Lunden Roberts Accuses Jill Biden of 'Purposely Excluding' Daughter Navy From...
OK! Magazine· 7 hours agoOne particular instance that sparked these feelings occurred in December 2021 when First Lady Jill...
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 10 hours agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 18 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 2022, up from 37 ...
White House to host Juneteenth concert
United Press International via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoWood, Jr. and "The President's Own" United States Marine Band. Biden in 2021 signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act proclaiming June 19, the...
NOPHLIN | Freedom: News delayed, but not denied
Bristol Herald Courier· 3 hours agoMost of us didn’t know much about Juneteenth (June 19th) until recently, and some of us may still not know. Because while Juneteenth is the oldest...
Biden administration announces Juneteenth concert at White House
Axios· 7 hours agoThe Biden administration will host a concert on the White House's South Lawn to celebrate Juneteenth...
Evanston’s reparations program, meant to attack discrimination, accused of being discriminatory
The Mining Journal· 2 hours agoLincoln’s bill signing continues to be celebrated with an annualholiday and parades in Washington,...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe Norwich City Council unanimously approved June 19, Juneteenth Independence Day, as a city ...
