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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 3 days 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· 6 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
Hamilton won’t have Juneteenth celebration this year
The Hamilton Journal News· 38 minutes agoThe 2024 Hamilton Juneteenth Celebration is canceled for this year, and while organizers said it’s unfortunate, it’ll be back for 2025. Juneteenth has...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 3 days 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 ...
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 5 days agoJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday recognized by the U.S. government, commemorates the day...
City of Southfield celebrates Juneteenth with week of activities and events June 10-22
WXYZ-TV Detroit· 21 hours agoJuneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Juneteenth celebrations are coming to CT. Here’s how you can join in.
Hartford Courant· 3 days agoJuneteenth celebrations are gearing up in Connecticut. While only recently a federal holiday, ...
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoMichael Nagle/Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images After decades of being celebrated at mostly the...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 4 days agoJuneteenth is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day. Juneteenth National Independence Day is the first...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 6 days agoFormer Norwich NAACP President Jaqueline Owens brought the Juneteenth holiday celebration when she...