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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 3 days 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· 6 days agoAmerica's Second Independence Day is coming soon. So what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated?...
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoA Juneteenth celebration in Prospect Park in New York City in 2022. Michael Nagle/Xinhua News Agency...
10 exciting Juneteenth events worth attending
Rolling Out· 4 days agoJuneteenth is a time for reflection, celebration and education, with communities across the country hosting a variety of events.
Plentiful food: Juneteenth traditionally celebrated with tables laden with tasty dishes
Temple Daily Telegram· 3 hours agoNo matter what June 19 was called or where the celebrations occurred, festive tables overflowed with plentiful food. “In addition to a fine lot of barbecued meats, they will have plenty of baskets ...
See the top 10 Juneteenth activities in Chicago
Rolling Out· 17 hours agoJuneteenth, a vital celebration of African American freedom and resilience, marks the official end of slavery in the United States. This historic day
‘It means freedom.’ Piscataway Library hosts ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Dr. Opal Lee
News 12 New Jersey· 9 hours agoAn American activist critical in making Juneteenth a national holiday was an honored guest Sunday at the Piscataway Library. Dr. Opal Lee is referred to as the “Grandmother ...
Juneteenth Freedom Celebration set for June 15 in Prairie Village
KMBC-TV Kansas City· 7 hours agoThe event is back for its fourth yea
How Juneteenth celebrations are helping Kansas Citians ‘stay connected with our past’
Kansas City Star via AOL· 21 hours agoFor Makeda Peterson, it’s a birthright. For Peterson, organizing and directing Kansas City’s annual ...
Juneteenth Fort Wayne holds first-ever Little Miss Juneteenth pageant
21Alive Fort Wayne· 1 day agoOn Saturday, Juneteenth Fort Wayne held its first-ever Little Miss Juneteenth pageant at the Boys &...