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How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 6 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...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 8 hours agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
Opinion | Why Juneteenth gives me hope in 2024
MSNBC via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoAlthough it was only designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day has of course been celebrated in Black American...
Stock market holidays in 2024: US markets are closed on these days
Bankrate via AOL· 6 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· 3 hours agoIt just depends on what you want. Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and barbecues. In the beginnings of the holiday celebrated as Black...
Will you be getting mail on Juneteenth?
WJZY via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoIn addition to Juneteenth, the USPS is observing these remaining holidays in 2024: Thursday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, Sept. 2 Labor Day Monday,...
Gunnison’s Independence Day Celebration promises fun for all ages
Provo Daily Herald· 12 hours agoThe Independence Day Celebration Committee is thrilled to unveil its exciting plans for this year’s ...
5 things white people need to hear on Juneteenth
theGrio via AOL· 4 hours agoThis is what Juneteenth means to me. If white people truly want to celebrate Juneteenth, what better way to honor America’s actual Independence Day than...
Juneteenth events 2024: What’s happening on the day of the celebration
WSB Radio· 9 hours agoOn Wednesday, Americans celebrate June 19, also called Juneteenth National Independence Day. It’s an...
