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6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 12 hours agoKachun’s book reminds us that Juneteenth served as a crucible for forging a collective and contested...
When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Here's when the US commemorates the end of slavery
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 5 days agoJuneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in United States history. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence ...
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 3 days agoThe anniversary is celebrated much like the Fourth of July, with parties, picnics and gatherings with family and friends. Juneteenth is also referred to...
18 things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Tom Segura, Pridefest, The Ruckus
Gannett via AOL· 5 days agoThe free event includes live music, cardboard boat races, a vendor fair with fun activities for...
Juneteenth 2024: Events in, near Baton Rouge
WVLA Baton Rouge via Yahoo News· 4 days agoLouisiana Gov. Jeff Landry proclaimed that Juneteenth Day would take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, as a legal state holiday to honor the day Black...
Under the baobab: Celebrate Juneteenth, new Palmer Museum this month in Happy Valley
State College Centre Daily Times via Yahoo News· 15 hours agoIt is also the oldest African American holiday, which “celebrates, educates and agitates” about the...
Allen County Public Library plans Juneteenth activities
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette· 6 days agoThe day will include activities for all ages. Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day, is the...
15 Juneteenth Movies That Gave Me Deeper Appreciation of Black History & Culture
PureWow via AOL· 5 days agoAfter learning about the push to make Juneteenth an official holiday, I wasted no time in doing a...
Juneteenth festivals, events and other celebrations to mark the holiday in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer via Yahoo News· 6 days agoConstitution, which was ratified later that year, formally ended slavery. The longest running...
Everyone Is Invited to Juneteenth
Bon Appetit via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIn a conversation with the chef Carla Hall, Bon Appétit editor in chief Jamila Robinson discusses how they celebrate—and cook—on the national holiday.