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How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoMany regard the holiday as a joyful anniversary of independence and an opportunity to remember the...
The history and significance of Juneteenth
WAVY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom.
All 16 stadiums at the 2026 World Cup have been ranked
GiveMeSport· 16 hours agoThe 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup is creeping over the horizon. It is a tournament that is...
Celebrations and commemorations held for Juneteenth around Chicago
CBS News· 3 days agoJuneteenth National Independence Day became a legal public holiday in 2021, passed almost...
Map shows states where Juneteenth is recognized as a public holiday
Newsweek· 5 days agoJuneteenth National Independence Day was launched to celebrate the end of slavery in the U.S.—but...
Juneteenth Programming: What’s On TV & Streaming Platforms To Commemorate Holiday
Deadline via Yahoo News· 4 days agoA number of networks, streamers and platforms have programming planned to celebrate Juneteenth...
Croatia vs Italy: UEFA Euro 2024
BBC News· 10 hours agoCroatia won 2-1 at the 2002 FIFA World Cup before a 1-1 draw at UEFA EURO 2012. Since gaining independence in the early 1990s, Croatia are unbeaten in their eight meetings ...
Are banks and the post office open on Juneteenth 2024?
NBC Washington· 6 days agoAmericans will celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, marking the day when the last enslaved people in...
The nuanced symbols of freedom most of us miss in the Juneteenth flag
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIn 1804, Haiti became the first free Black republic, gaining itsindependence from French colonizers....
The best times to travel to avoid Fourth of July traffic
WZZM 13 Grand Rapids· 3 days agoWith a record-breaking Fourth of July travel weekend expected, AAA is sharing how many drivers will...
