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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 20 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· 4 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIt was already recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and a state holiday in 2022. Before the...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 16 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 ...
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 8 hours agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
Create your own Juneteenth barbecue jubilee at home
USA Today· 10 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
Ventura County Star· 11 hours agoLocal events in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks will celebrate the Juneteenth holiday starting Saturday at...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Here's when the US commemorates the end of slavery
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoOther states may commemorate Juneteenth as a day of observance or in some other form. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday ...
These Juneteenth Ideas Will Make the Day’s Celebration Memorable, Delicious, and Fun
Food and Wine· 23 hours agoMy wonderful child dreams of creating a menu and inviting people over to join us in acknowledging our history and digging into the meaning of Juneteenth. While Juneteenth ...
Topeka Juneteenth celebrations are in full swing. Check out these upcoming events.
The Topeka Capital-Journal via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoJuneteenth important for the Topeka community? Juneteenth celebrates when African-American citizens...