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Yes, Juneteenth is a federal holiday
WLTX-TV Columbia· 2 hours agoJuneteenth is observed annually on June 19 to commemorate the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free....
The Origins of Juneteenth and Why It Falls on June 19th
Time via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoMany Americans might not know why the date is significant or even celebrated, since many might not...
Juneteenth: What to know about the historical celebration that's now a federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe origins of Juneteenth date back to June 19, 1865 – more than two years after President Abraham...
Are banks, post offices and grocery stores closed for Juneteenth? Here’s what to know
Dallas Morning News· 7 hours agoAmericans will celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, which means banks, post offices and other...
Is the stock market open on Juneteenth, June 19? Will the post office deliver mail?
Market Watch· 7 hours agoJuneteenth has been observed in Black communities since as far back as the 19th century, and it...
Chicago mayor establishes ‘Reparations Task Force’
The Hill via AOL· 2 hours agoChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Monday to create a task force focused on reparations for the city’s Black residents. As part of...
Are banks and the post office open on Juneteenth 2024?
NBC Washington· 4 hours agoAmericans will celebrate Juneteenth on Wednesday, marking the day when the last enslaved people in...
ByGone Muncie: The memorable Emancipation Day celebration of 1898
The Star Press via Yahoo News· 15 hours agoJuneteenth is one of the nation’s oldest holidays, despite only being named a federal one in 2021....
Is Publix open for Juneteenth? Is there mail delivery on the federal holiday? What to know
Tallahassee Democrat· 8 hours agoJuneteeth is a day that commemorates when slavery finally ended in the United States, 2½½ years...
Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Juneteenth 2024? Here's what to know
USA Today· 15 hours agoIf you need to visit a bank or post office this week, you may want to consider going before or after...
