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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 7 days agoholiday throughout the United States in 2021. Approaching this year’s Juneteenth holiday, MassLive...
What is Juneteenth? Here's why we celebrate the federal holiday in South Carolina
Greenville News via Yahoo News· 1 day agoWhat's closed on Juneteenth? As the date is now designated a federal holiday, the postal service and...
Anderson .Paak to headline Long Beach’s 4th annual Juneteenth celebration
Long Beach Press-Telegram· 2 hours agoJuneteenth event, according to event organizers. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m....
Folsom man is part of a movement to make Juneteenth a paid holiday in California cities
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThis is the only federal holiday that’s treated this way,” Harris said. “All other federal holidays,...
Know the history behind Juneteenth before the federal holiday kicks off
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoThe holiday is always on the same date to mark the day the last enslaved people were freed. Its name is derived from the blending of the words June and ...
Here's our big list of Juneteenth things to do in North Jersey
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe New Jersey Reparations Council was convened by the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice on ...
10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US
CW39 NewsFix· 2 days agoMusic, dancing, and large spreads of food—especially red drinks and desserts—mark the Juneteenth holiday celebrated by African Americans on June 19. Juneteenth, also known as “Freedom Day,…
Juneteenth festivities in North Omaha will include parade, two festivals
Omaha World-Herald· 4 days agoOmaha's annual celebration of Juneteenth has grown over the years and now include a parade followed...
13 ways to honor and celebrate Juneteenth in San Diego County in 2024
U-T San Diego· 3 days agoSan Diegans can listen to live music, learn about Black history and support Black businesses and...
12+ Uptown NYC Events Celebrating Juneteenth 2024
Columbia University News· 3 days agoHere are a few local events you can take part in to honor the holiday this year.