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When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 2 days agoReserve holidays, but they often do. Transactions made during these holidays won't be posted until...
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 1 day agoJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday recognized by the U.S. government, commemorates the day...
Bloomington’s library bringing knowledge and treats for Juneteenth
WMBD - FOX 43 Peoria· 34 minutes agoBLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — The Bloomington Public Library is ready for its Juneteenth Celebration....
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 6 hours agoJuneteenth is also referred to as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day. Juneteenth National Independence Day is the first...
Juneteenth of New Bern celebrates the holiday with 13 days of events, and new Juneteenth Bear
New Bern Sun Journal· 4 days agoNonprofit organization Juneteenth of New Bern (JONB) will host 18 different events in a span of 13...
What and when is Juneteenth? A beginner's guide to the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoJuneteenth became an official state holiday in Texas on January 1, 1980, led by African American state legislator Al Edwards. New Jersey made Juneteenth ...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Here's when the US commemorates the end of slavery
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 2 days agoTexans celebrated Juneteenth beginning in 1866 with parades...Congress. As time passed, communities developed different traditions for the holiday. Juneteenth celebrations ...
Overlooked Moments in LGBTQ+ History
Time via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoBeyond the Halloween convention, people who liked to cross-dress often visited the house on weekends and holidays, and were welcome to take all of their...
An African American holiday predating Juneteenth was nearly lost to history. It's back.
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 days agoThe festival, which falls in May or June, follows Easter. It honors the Holy Spirit inspiring...
Your June Guide to L.A. (Juneteenth Edition)
Los Angeles Magazine· 3 days agoWith Juneteenth commemorating the end of slavery this month, we highlight all Black events in our monthly guide– for the federal holiday and all June...