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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 1 day 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· 4 days agoReserve holidays, but they often do. Transactions made during these holidays won't be posted until...
Hunter Biden's Ex Lunden Roberts Accuses Jill Biden of 'Purposely Excluding' Daughter Navy From...
OK! Magazine· 13 hours agoOne particular instance that sparked these feelings occurred in December 2021 when First Lady Jill...
Juneteenth of New Bern celebrates the holiday with 13 days of events, and new Juneteenth Bear
New Bern Sun Journal· 5 days agoNonprofit organization Juneteenth of New Bern (JONB) will host 18 different events in a span of 13...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 23 hours 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 2022, up from 37 ...
Splaine: Juneteenth is about our future
Gannett via AOL· 4 hours agoBut in the flow of time, we're still a young planet. Let's use our time to get it right. Juneteenth status in New Hampshire: Juneteenth has been an...
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 3 days agoJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday recognized by the U.S. government, commemorates the day...
An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoHowever, it is not the only African American holiday to gain recognition. There are others, such as...
'Louteenth' debacle shows missteps in honoring Black history can be learning opportunities
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJuneteenth became a national holiday in 2021, marking the first new federal holiday since Martin...
Biden administration announces Juneteenth concert at White House
Axios· 13 hours agoThe Biden administration will host a concert on the White House's South Lawn to celebrate Juneteenth...