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What is Juneteenth? Here's why we celebrate the federal holiday in South Carolina
Greenville News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoWhat's closed on Juneteenth? As the date is now designated a federal holiday, the postal service and...
10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US
CW39 NewsFix· 4 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,…
Folsom man is part of a movement to make Juneteenth a paid holiday in California cities
The Sacramento Bee· 5 days agoThree years ago, President Joe Biden signed Juneteenth National Independence Day into law to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States on June 19 annually. The & ...
Know the history behind Juneteenth before the federal holiday kicks off
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 6 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 ...
Anderson .Paak to headline Long Beach’s 4th annual Juneteenth celebration
Long Beach Press-Telegram· 2 days agoJuneteenth event, according to event organizers. The event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m....
Here's our big list of Juneteenth things to do in North Jersey
The Record· 4 days agoThree years after President Joe Biden signed the bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday, and four...
13 ways to honor and celebrate Juneteenth in San Diego County in 2024
U-T San Diego· 6 days agoThese are some of the many options for listening to live music, learning about Black history and...
Juneteenth festivities in North Omaha will include parade, two festivals
Omaha World-Herald· 7 days agoOmaha's annual celebration of Juneteenth has grown over the years and now include a parade followed...
From live music to Juneteenth events, here's 12 things to do in the valley this week
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 7 days agoAnnual Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate Juneteenth early this year at the James O. Jessie Desert...
12+ Uptown NYC Events Celebrating Juneteenth 2024
Columbia University News· 5 days agoHere are a few local events you can take part in to honor the holiday this year.