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Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoIt's only been since 2021 that it became that designated as a federal holiday," he said. "Many Black...
Photos: Beaumont celebrates Juneteenth
Beaumont Enterprise· 11 hours agoIt was considered the nation’s second Independence Day, and though Juneteenth has long been celebrated in Texas, it formally became a federal holiday in...
Juneteenth is on a Wednesday this year. Here's what will be open and closed on the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 2 hours agoYou may want to call local stores or restaurants you're planning on going to and ask if they'll be open. Why do we celebrate Juneteenth? Juneteenth ...
What is Juneteenth and what does it celebrate?
KTVX via Yahoo News· 11 hours ago"The celebration not only commemorates African American freedom throughout America, but Juneteenth also emphasizes education and achievement...
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2024? Here's what to know
USA Today· 1 hour agoIf you need to visit a bank or post office this week, you may want to consider going before or after...
Juneteenth holiday celebrated in many places and in many ways
News 12 Augusta· 2 hours agoFor more than a century and a half, the Juneteenth holiday has been sacred to many Black...
19 Juneteenth Facts To Celebrate Black Independence Day
Blavity via Yahoo News· 5 days agoJuneteenth, celebrated on June nineteenth, is coming up and it is time for sorrowful reflection but...
Juneteenth Independence Day: What will be open and closed in and around Springfield
The State Journal-Register via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoUnlike some federal holidays, like Memorial Day and Labor Day, that are observed on a specific day of the week, Juneteenth is celebrated on the actual day ...
Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with parade and festival: "We've come a long way"
CBS News· 10 hours agoThe city of Philadelphia celebrated Juneteenth with a parade and festival Sunday. Philadelphia Mayor...
Why Juneteenth is on June 19?
Time Magazine· 19 minutes agoThis June on the 19th, many Americans will gather to celebrate Junteenth, now the newest federal holiday in the U.S.