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What’s open and closed on Juneteenth 2024
CNN Business via Yahoo Finance· 3 days agoJuneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, became the newest US federal holiday in 2021, though its storied history has held...
Why are state offices closed in New Jersey today? There's an explanation
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 19 hours agoIn 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, declaring...
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open, closed today? Banks, mail, post office, more
The Post-Standard· 3 days agoWhat is Juneteenth? Juneteenth marks the anniversary of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought...
The beginner’s guide to celebrating Juneteenth
19 Action News Cleveland· 3 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized beyond Black America. Many people get the day off...
Colorado observes Juneteenth holiday: What’s closed Wednesday
KKTV 11 Colorado Springs· 3 days agoWednesday is not just the 19th of June, but Juneteenth National Independence Day! Originating in...
Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days ago“It should not just be about the past, it has to be about the future.” Goler hopes that the holiday...
Mississippi does not recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday
WLBT 3· 1 day agoJACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) -Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021. The holiday is observed by...
Atlanta celebrates Juneteenth with community events, activism
FOX 5 Atlanta· 2 days agoJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJuneteenth became a legal federal holiday in the U.S. on the eve of its earliest nationwide...
When, why the US federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated
KCPQ via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIt's recommended to confirm the hours of operation for your planned location before going on...