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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 8 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· 3 days agoAmerica's Second Independence Day is coming soon. So what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated?...
Columbus Juneteenth events will celebrate Black fashion, music, more. Here’s when they are
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer· 9 hours agoColumbus’ third annual Juneteenth celebration offers residents 11 days of education, activites and community.
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 4 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 2022, up from 37 ...
Roswell to host multi-month Juneteenth celebration, with events through June and July
WSB Radio· 3 hours agoAhead of the 2024 Juneteenth holiday, the City of Roswell announced they’d be hosting a nearly...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 22 hours agoThe anniversary is celebrated much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Juneteenth is also referred to...
Mark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations
Chicago Tribune· 1 day agoMark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations.
Kendrick Lamar to Pop Out with His Friends for Show at Kia Forum on Juneteenth
The Source· 1 day agoKendrick Lamar said it’s time to “Pop out and show n—gas.” On Juneteenth, he and his friends will...
How can you celebrate Juneteenth in the Des Moines area?
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoJuneteenth is the oldest known celebration to commemorate June 19, 1865 and the abolition of slavery in the United States, according to Iowa Juneteenth.
Juneteenth celebrations are coming to CT. Here’s how you can join in.
Hartford Courant· 9 hours agoJuneteenth celebrations are gearing up in Connecticut. While only recently a federal holiday, ...