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Dueling Pittsburgh Juneteenth celebrations spark controversy, criticism of Gainey
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 6 hours agoThe longtime organizer of Pittsburgh’s most well-known Juneteenth festival harshly condemned Mayor...
Council gives first OK to shifting Pittsburgh's support of different Juneteenth celebration
WTAE Pittsburgh· 3 hours agoPittsburgh City Council pressed Mayor Ed Gainey's administration with questions before the vote, but...
Why Barbecue Became Significant To Juneteenth Celebrations
Tasting Table via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoSince the holiday's inception in 1865, barbecue has been a part of Juneteenth celebrations, whether...
Pittsburgh City Council tentatively approves city-sponsored Juneteenth event
WPXI· 4 hours agoAfter hours of back and forth and questioning, the Pittsburgh City Council has tentatively voted to...
Oak Ridge Juneteenth celebration planned June 15
Gannett via AOL· 13 hours agoThe Oak Ridge City-Wide Juneteenth/Freedom Day celebration will take place noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the old Scarboro School Site on Hampton...
Gov. Kay Ivey makes Juneteenth Alabama state holiday for 2024
Alabama Reflector via Yahoo News· 2 days agoState employees will be given Juneteenth as a holiday, according to a memo that Gov. Kay Ivey sent...
DeSantis bans rainbow colors on Florida bridges ahead of Pride Month
The Independent via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoMr DeSantis’ display will wipe out several scheduled lightings, including for Mental Health...
Why Red Foods Are Traditionally Eaten On Juneteenth
Daily Meal via Yahoo News· 1 day agoPerson holding Juneteenth placard - WESTOCK PRODUCTIONS/Shutterstock Juneteenth has been celebrated since June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon...
Columbus Civic Center to host third annual Juneteenth Jubilee
WRBL Columbus via Yahoo News· 11 hours agoCOLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The Columbus Civic Center is planning to host the third annual Juneteenth...
11 Investigates Exclusive: Deputy mayor defends Juneteenth bid winner
WPXI via Yahoo News· 1 day agoPittsburgh’s deputy mayor is defending the decision to award funding for the city’s Juneteenth celebration to a company with ties to the mayor. That decision isn’t sitting ...