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When is Juneteenth observed in 2024? Is there mail delivery? All about the federal holiday
Gannett via AOL· 24 hours agoAmerica's Second Independence Day is coming soon. So what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated?...
Looking for Juneteenth celebrations in the Triangle? Here are some places to go.
Durham Herald-Sun McClatchy via AOL· 2 hours agoIt was one of the last groups of enslaved people to be emancipated in the United States. The first ...
LIST: Chesterfield County to celebrate Juneteenth with series of events, activities
WRIC 8 News Richmond· 48 minutes agoChesterfield County is celebrating Juneteenth with a series of events throughout the month of June.
Here are 12 Juneteenth events around South Jersey
Courier-Post· 2 hours agoJuneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863,...
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 2 hours agoJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday recognized by the U.S. government, commemorates the day...
The YANI Collective Presents: 2024 Juneteenth Fest | WMBD This Morning
WMBD - FOX 43 Peoria· 30 minutes agoPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The YANI Collective and other local organizations are gearing up for its fourth annual celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the libe…
Here’s your guide to Lexington’s upcoming Juneteenth celebration events. See the schedule
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoStanding in front of the last remaining Rosenwald school in Cadentown June 4, Mayor Linda Gorton...
CT city recognizes Juneteenth as official holiday
Hartford Courant· 2 hours agoThe city of Hartford has added Juneteenth as a paid holiday, one of just a few municipalities in the state to do so. Connecticut added Juneteenth,...
'Louteenth' debacle shows missteps in honoring Black history can be learning opportunities
Gannett via AOL· 7 hours agoJuneteenth became a national holiday in 2021, marking the first new federal holiday since Martin...
Juneteenth: River Region has many ways to celebrate end of slavery
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 7 hours agoSeveral events are free to attend. Some may require tickets or reservations. Second Sunday ...