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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 2 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Juneteenth Youth Love For Literacy Festival And Book Drive Is June 15
The Chattanoogan· 48 minutes agoIn honor of Juneteenth, The Unity Group of Chattanooga and Community Haven are partnering in the...
Juneteenth: What's open & what's closed on America’s newest federal holiday
TheStreet.com· 3 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery after the U.S. Civil War, and while government buildings and the NYSE are closed, most retail stores are open. Banks, federal offices ...
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...
FusionFest: Pittsburgh on track to celebrate Juneteenth twice
WTAE Pittsburgh· 21 hours agoThe mayor appeared at a noon-hour news conference with the woman whose business will be hired to...
What to Expect at This Year’s Juneteenth Celebration at Virginia Avenue Park - SM Mirror
Santa Monica Mirror· 8 hours agoThis year’s theme is “Rising Above Racism: A Legacy of Empowerment & Pride” The city of Santa...
City of Mobile hosting annual Juneteenth Celebration at GulfQuest Maritime Museum
WKRG via Yahoo News· 12 hours agoMOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Mobile announced plans for their annual Juneteenth Celebration....
Pittsburgh City Council approves $125,000 in funds for for first city-run Juneteenth celebration
WPXI via Yahoo News· 15 hours agoThe event will be held on Smithfield Street, meaning the city will have two different Juneteenth celebrations more than a week apart. “Our Juneteenth event ...
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' urges New Mexicans to get involved in their communities
Santa Fe New Mexican· 9 hours agoA 97-year-old retired teacher and activist who helped lead a movement to have Juneteenth recognized...
Pittsburgh announces details for city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration
CBS News· 15 hours agoIt's been a controversial topic in Pittsburgh and council meetings, but the city will hold its...