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Opinion: We need to celebrate Juneteenth — together
Deseret News via Yahoo News· 6 days ago(Having grown up in one of the southern states that still observe Confederate Memorial Day, I was shocked...South.) Somewhat ironically, it was Cox who,...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News via Yahoo News· 5 days agoWashington, D.C., has in the past observed a city-wide Emancipation Day on April 16. Juneteenth...
Is Juneteenth a holiday in Florida? What is closed on Juneteenth 2024?
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoTexas was the first state to officially observe it, in 1980, but Florida was the second in 1991, well...others does not officially recognize the holiday and doesn’t include ...
Ahead of June 19 special session, lawmaker hopes Utah celebrates future Juneteenths on the day
Utah News Dispatch via Yahoo News· 5 days agoIn Utah, the celebration of what’s also known as Emancipation Day is observed on the immediately...
EDITORIAL: Juneteenth has significance as formal holiday
The Times and Democrat· 6 days agoAlso known as “Black Independence Day,” the moment has been enshrined as Juneteenth, one of the most important dates in civil rights history. In 1980, Texas became the first ...
Editorial Roundup: South Carolina
US News & World Report· 3 days agoIf you want to find out how the S.C. House plans to spend $275 million on local projects undertaken by public and private organizations, you’re in luck. There’s a listing of the 328 individual ...
Trudeau hosts NATO chief
Politico· 5 days agodate with caucus and plans to attend Question Period in the afternoon. — Green Party Leader ELIZABETH MAY has a caucus meeting in the Confederation...
How to observe a ‘moon illusion’ when the strawberry full moon peaks tonight
The Journal Times· 2 days agoDespite its name, June’s full moon will not look like a strawberry. Native American tribes across North America gave the strawberry moon its name to mark the in-season ripeness of strawberries, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
$66K BTC price now 'critical' — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
The Cointelegraph· 7 days agoBitcoin starts a new week in an altogether different mood to much of June, trailing one-month lows. Bitcoin (BTC) price action, after challenging $70,000 resistance multiple times, has taken ...
Moran Minute: The House in Action
The Gilmer Mirror· 2 days agoDear Friends, This week, I want to update you on crucial work underway for the country and the First District of Texas. I’m committed to addressing the pressing issues our district faces, and I’m proud to highlight key legislation, including