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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 13 hours agoJune 19, also known as Juneteenth, was first celebrated as an official state holiday in...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 9 hours agoJuneteenth quickly gained traction across the country, with 59 percent of American adults reporting that they knew “a lot” or “some” about the holiday in ...
White House Plans Star-Studded Juneteenth Celebration
Los Angeles Magazine· 60 minutes agoHouse is kicking off this year’s Juneteenth celebration with a concert on the South Lawn on Monday. President Joe Biden, who signed legislation in 2021 establishing
White House to host Juneteenth concert
United Press International via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoTexas made Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980, and the first proposal to make it a federalholiday was brought to the Senate in 1996.
Juneteenth celebrations are coming to CT. Here’s how you can join in.
Hartford Courant· 13 hours agoJuneteenth celebrations are gearing up in Connecticut. While only recently a federal holiday, ...
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 2 days agoJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday recognized by the U.S. government, commemorates the day...
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 46 minutes agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
Create your own Juneteenth barbecue jubilee at home
USA Today· 3 hours agoA true celebration of independence for all Americans, Juneteenth is the oldest-known commemoration marking the end of slavery in the United States. Given that Juneteenth ...
Ventura County Juneteenth celebrations planned in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks: What to know
VC Star | Ventura County Star via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoLocal events are planned starting Saturday for Ventura County’s celebration of Juneteenth, the...
