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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 6 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Juneteenth of New Bern celebrates the holiday with 13 days of events, and new Juneteenth Bear
New Bern Sun Journal· 8 hours agoNonprofit organization Juneteenth of New Bern (JONB) will host 18 different events in a span of 13...
Juneteenth on the Waterfront celebrates Black-owned businesses in San Francisco
KTVU via Yahoo News· 23 hours agoJuneteenth on the Waterfront celebrated Black-owned entrepreneurs who sold food, drinks, clothing, and more, as part of the free 4th annual event in San Francisco.
Local Juneteenth Celebration Planned For June 15
The Greeneville Sun· 1 hour agoThe Town of Greeneville and the George Clem Multicultural Alliance have announced event details for Greeneville’s third annual Juneteenth celebration....
Clyde Heritage League to dedicate overdue headstone for man who escaped slavery
Gannett via AOL· 5 hours agoCLYDE ― A man born into slavery and who escaped north in 1848 will finally receive a headstone at a ...
An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoPinkster is among an array of lesser-known African American holidays, although historians say it is...
10-year-old Jacksonville native to compete in the Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo
WJXT Jacksonville· 12 hours agoA 10-year-old Jacksonville native will compete in the Jacksonville Juneteenth Rodeo at the...
Juneteenth celebration, remembrance day held at Austin’s first Black cemetery
KXAN via Yahoo News· 1 day agoSue Spears, the president of the Bethany Cemetery Association, said the celebration paid homage to...
Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant returns to Jackson - WBBJ TV
WBBJ TV· 23 hours agoJACKSON, Tenn.—Juneteenth festivities are underway here in the Hub city as we enter the month of...
Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Brittney Spencer & More Set for White House’s 2024 Juneteenth Concert
Billboard via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth is just around the corner, and on Thursday (May 30), President Joe Biden and First Lady...