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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 2 days agoOn June 19, 2022, President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday by executive order. Efforts...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' urges New Mexicans to get involved in their communities
Santa Fe New Mexican· 3 hours agoA 97-year-old retired teacher and activist who helped lead a movement to have Juneteenth recognized as a national holiday offered New Mexicans a life lesson ...
Juneteenth: A Colorful Holiday To Celebrate
Black Enterprise· 2 days agoCertain holidays are often celebrated by donning signature colors: red at Valentine’s, orange and black for Halloween, and red, white, and blue for those...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Makes Juneteenth State Holiday, Enacts CROWN Act | iHeart
iHeartRadio· 23 hours agoKentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially made Juneteenth a state holiday and enacted the CROWN...
Kentucky governor takes action on Juneteenth holiday and against discrimination based on hairstyles
WDTN-TV 2 Dayton· 6 days agoKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear designated Juneteenth as a holiday for state executive branch workers on...
How Juneteenth rodeo is scaling up for 2024 return to Portland: Ivan McClellan Q&A
OregonLive.com· 9 hours agoIvan McClellan isn’t reinventing the rodeo, he says, just shining a light on an often overshadowed...
City leaders announce Louisville’s Juneteenth celebration plans
WAVE 3 Louisville· 1 day agoThe city of Louisville is preparing for its 4th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Celebration. During Mayor...
Beshear makes Juneteenth a Kentucky holiday, protects natural hair in state workplaces
Kentucky Lantern via Yahoo News· 6 days agoBoth Democratic and Republican lawmakers have tried and failed to pass bills on both of these...
Death of Juneteenth bill in Alabama Legislature sparks accusations
Alabama Reflector via Yahoo News· 3 days agoA bill that would have made Juneteenth a state holiday died in the Alabama Legislature, leading to...
The Rich History Of Drinking Hibiscus Tea On Juneteenth
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 7 days agoA cornerstone of Black history, hibiscus tea has maintained a stronghold in the culture. Despite its...