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CNN Anchor: ‘Overwhelming’ Family Bombshell Gave New Meaning to Juneteenth
The Daily Beast via Yahoo News· 28 minutes agoCNN anchor Victor Blackwell has opened up about his own personal connection to Juneteenth after he...
What You Need to Know About Juneteenth - E! Online
E! Online· 2 hours agoHow Is Juneteenth Celebrated? Known also as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day, and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth celebrations ...
Editorial: Juneteenth isn't a holiday just for Black people. Everyone should celebrate freedom
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 23 hours agoJuneteenth, a federal holiday, is about honoring fortitude, perseverance and, yes, optimism. Those...
Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 1 day agoAlthough the holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” has long been celebrated in the Black American community, the...
It’s time for South Carolina to finally recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday | Opinion
The State McClatchy via AOL· 18 hours agoState Sen. Darrell Jackson, D-Columbia, has introduced several bills to make Juneteenth an SC state ...
Is Juneteenth a holiday in Florida? What is closed on Juneteenth 2024?
Gannett via AOL· 20 hours agoRobert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. May 20 is honored in Florida as Emancipation Day (although it isn't a paid
In Cliffhanger Race, Virginia Republican Tries to Survive Trump Onslaught
The Wall Street Journal· 4 hours agoDonald Trump told voters to oust GOP Rep. Bob Good from Congress. Despite the former president’s...
What is Juneteenth and why do we celebrate it?
The Patriot-News· 23 hours agoFor generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street...
Juneteenth 2024: Your guide to celebrations in DC, Maryland and Virginia - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 4 days agoOn Wednesday, June 19, the United States will observe Juneteenth. A little history: In 1865, a Union...
Juneteenth a reminder of ongoing struggles for freedom
The Hill· 17 hours agoAlthough Juneteenth represents a day of freedom for Black Americans, many still struggle to realize...