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'Louteenth' debacle shows missteps in honoring Black history can be learning opportunities
Gannett via AOL· 1 hour agoI would still hope it turns into a learning experience, but you deal with good faith errors...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 18 hours agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIt was already recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and a state holiday in 2022. Before the...
Norwich, Waterford add Juneteenth as a paid municipal holiday for employees
The Day· 9 hours agoThe Norwich City Council on Monday night voted unanimously to add June 19 to the list of city holidays as Juneteenth Independence Day. The holiday ...
What and when is Juneteenth? A beginner's guide to the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 2 days agoIn 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law theJuneteenth National Independence Day Act establishing Juneteenth as the 11th holiday recognized by the federal ...
Juneteenth of New Bern celebrates the holiday with 13 days of events, and new Juneteenth Bear
New Bern Sun Journal· 2 days agoJONB began celebrating the holiday in 2018, years before legislation was signed in 2021 that made ...
15 Juneteenth Movies That Gave Me Deeper Appreciation of Black History & Culture
PureWow via AOL· 9 hours agoThe year was 2020, and the tragic death of George Floyd not only sparked outrage across the country,...
Rhode Island To Celebrate Juneteenth As A State Holiday
Black Enterprise· 5 days agoRhode Island will celebrate Juneteenth as a state holiday for the first time in its history. In...
Delaware's oldest Juneteenth organization kicks off observance with flag-raising ceremony
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe freed are advised to remain at their present...implemented. Celebrating its 30th anniversary...
Topeka Family and Friends crowns Miss Juneteenth 2024
WIBW Topeka· 3 days agoTopeka Family and Friends Juneteenth Celebration, Inc. crowned the 2024 Miss Juneteenth. Liana...