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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 4 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?...
Roswell to host multi-month Juneteenth celebration, with events through June and July
WSB-TV 2 Atlanta· 14 minutes agoAhead of the 2024 Juneteenth holiday, the City of Roswell announced they’d be hosting a nearly two-month-long series of events to commemorate the occasion. There will be five ...
How can you celebrate Juneteenth in the Des Moines area?
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 3 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.
Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival canceled due to rising costs, safety concerns, organizers say
KABC 7 Los Angeles· 47 minutes agoOrganizers said they could not meet fundraising goals necessary to "ensure a footprint that would be...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 18 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...
NBC 10 News Today: NELA Delta African American Heritage Museum to host Juneteenth celebration event...
NBC 10 - FOX 14 Monroe· 26 minutes agoMONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On June 7, 2024, the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum will host its Juneteenth Opening Celebration. For more details about the event, watch…
Columbus Juneteenth events will celebrate Black fashion, music, more. Here’s when they are
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer· 5 hours agoColumbus’ third annual Juneteenth celebration will feature nine events across 11 days starting next...
Juneteenth will be celebrated at several events in the area
Gannett via AOL· 5 hours agoJuneteenth will be celebrated at events throughout the area, starting on Sunday. Third Annual...
Juneteenth celebrations are coming to CT. Here’s how you can join in.
Hartford Courant· 5 hours agoJuneteenth celebrations are gearing up in Connecticut. While only recently a federal holiday, ...