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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 17 hours 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· 3 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 13 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 ...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIt was already recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and a state holiday in 2022. Before the...
Create your own Juneteenth barbecue jubilee at home
USA Today· 7 hours agoA true celebration of independence for all Americans, Juneteenth is the oldest-known commemoration marking the end of slavery in the United States. Given that Juneteenth ...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Here's when the US commemorates the end of slavery
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoOther states may commemorate Juneteenth as a day of observance or in some other form. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday ...
Ventura County Juneteenth celebrations planned in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks: What to know
VC Star | Ventura County Star via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoLocal events are planned starting Saturday for Ventura County’s celebration of Juneteenth, the...
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 5 hours agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
These Juneteenth Ideas Will Make the Day’s Celebration Memorable, Delicious, and Fun
Food and Wine· 20 hours agoMy wonderful child dreams of creating a menu and inviting people over to join us in acknowledging our history and digging into the meaning of Juneteenth. While Juneteenth ...
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...