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Statehouse recognizes June as a “Month of Freedom”
WCMH via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoCOLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Juneteenth isn’t just about a single holiday. On Monday, Ohio lawmakers commemorated June as a “Month of Freedom.” Juneteenth...
When is Juneteenth? Here’s why and how the holiday is celebrated
The Arizona Republic· 6 days agoJuneteenth may be the nation's youngest federal holiday, but the day has long been a special...
Allen County Public Library plans Juneteenth activities
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette· 2 hours agoThe day will include activities for all ages. Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the...
‘Reflect, honor and memorialize’: A guide to Las Vegas Valley’s Juneteenth festivities
Las Vegas Review-Journal· 4 hours agoThe red, white and blue Juneteenth flag marked with a single bursting star signifies the end of a...
Second annual Juneteenth Film Festival returns to KC
WDAF via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoThis year’s festival runs through June 26 and primarily features films written, directed and produced by Black Kansas City natives — including Oscar...
Where to celebrate and honor Juneteenth around the St. Louis metro
KSDK St. Louis· 10 hours agoWhat is Juneteenth? This was two months after Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox, Virginia. Granger's announcement put into effect the Emancipation
What and when is Juneteenth? A beginner's guide to the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 11 hours agoThis year, that is June 21. However, the federal holiday is observed on June 19. What is Juneteenth? The history of the holiday dates back to June 19, 1865 — two and a half ...
The ultimate party guide for 5 major summer festivities
Stacker via AOL· 13 hours agoOn June 19, 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation,...
Prichard hosts 2024 Juneteenth Celebration June 19-22
WPMI NBC 15· 8 hours agoAn annual commemoration of African American emancipation, the Juneteenth celebration brings together...
Juneteenth, Father's Day, Donut Day and More—There Are Over 100 June Holidays and Observances in...
Parade via Yahoo News· 3 days agoWhile it's a celebration, it's also a time to remember the history and obstacles of the past and...