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When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 1 day agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Makes Juneteenth State Holiday, Enacts CROWN Act | iHeart
iHeartRadio· 18 hours agoKentucky Governor Andy Beshear has officially made Juneteenth a state holiday and enacted the CROWN...
Pittsburgh City Council approves $125,000 in funds for for first city-run Juneteenth celebration
WPXI via Yahoo News· 2 hours agoOn Wednesday, Pittsburgh City Council approved funding for the first official city-run Juneteenth celebration. The event will be held on Smithfield Street, meaning the city ...
Pittsburgh announces details for city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration
CBS News· 2 hours agoIt's been a controversial topic in Pittsburgh and council meetings, but the city will hold its...
Juneteenth, the celebration of freedom
South Reporter· 5 hours agoJuneteenth is a celebration of freedom and the fight for its fulfillment. It is one of the oldest known celebrations commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States ...
Port Arthur makes plan to raise Juneteenth flag
Beaumont Enterprise· 8 hours agoCommunity members are invited to join the Juneteenth Committee, the city of Port Arthur and Jefferson County Precinct 3 Commissioner Michael Shane...
FusionFest: Pittsburgh on track to celebrate Juneteenth twice
WTAE Pittsburgh· 8 hours agoThis year's clash over old and new Pittsburgh Juneteenth events appears to be resolved. City Council...
The 'Veterans Zone' to make a return to the Juneteenth Parade this year
TMJ4 Milwaukee· 4 hours agoThe Veterans Zone is making a return to the Juneteenth Parade this year. The space dedicated to...
Valdosta's 32nd annual Juneteenth celebration June 14-19
The Valdosta Daily Times· 6 hours agoValdosta’s 32nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held June 14-19. The event is presented by Southside Library Boosters, Inc. The theme is ”We are Family.” At 6 p.m. Friday ...
Juneteenth: What's open & what's closed on America’s newest federal holiday
TheStreet.com· 2 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery after the U.S. Civil War, and while government buildings and the NYSE are closed, most retail stores are open. Banks, federal offices ...
