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What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2024
CNN Business via Yahoo Finance· 3 days agoJuneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest US federal holiday in 2021, though its storied history has held...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
19 Action News Cleveland· 3 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the day off...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 3 days agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
Today is Juneteenth, but the state of New Jersey will also celebrate Friday. Here's why
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoIn 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, declaring...
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open, closed today? Banks, mail, post office, more
The Post-Standard· 3 days agoWhat is Juneteenth? Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought...
Colorado observes Juneteenth holiday: What’s closed Wednesday
KKTV 11 Colorado Springs· 3 days agoWednesday is not just the 19th of June, but Juneteenth National Independence Day! Originating in...
Kansas officially observes Juneteenth, the nation's 'second Independence Day' at Capitol
The Topeka Capital-Journal via Yahoo News· 4 days agoHowever, Kansas African American Affairs... Knoell told audience members this is not the first...
When, why the US federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated
KCPQ via Yahoo News· 5 days agoIt's recommended to confirm the hours of operation for your planned location before going on...
Atlanta celebrates Juneteenth with community events, activism
FOX 5 Atlanta· 3 days agoJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a...
Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days ago“It should not just be about the past, it has to be about the future.” Goler hopes that the holiday...