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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 9 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?...
Ventura County Juneteenth celebrations planned in Oxnard, Thousand Oaks: What to know
Ventura County Star· 27 minutes agoLocal events in Oxnard and Thousand Oaks will celebrate the Juneteenth holiday starting Saturday at...
Freedom Flavors: Try These Chefs' Juneteenth Recipes for This Year's Celebration
Better Homes & Gardens via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoChef-owners of Honeysuckle Provisions in Philadelphia, Cybille St.Aude-Tate and Omar Tate share a ...
Springfield to celebrate Juneteenth with citywide jubilee
The Republican· 50 minutes agoSpringfield’s annual Juneteenth celebration will take place next weekend with events for all ages.
How can you celebrate Juneteenth in the Des Moines area?
Gannett via AOL· 8 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.
Mark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations
Chicago Tribune· 1 day agoMark Juneteenth at suburban Chicago, northwest Indiana celebrations.
Columbus Juneteenth events will celebrate Black fashion, music, more. Here’s when they are
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer· 10 hours agoColumbus’ third annual Juneteenth celebration offers residents 11 days of education, activites and community.
Juneteenth Fast Facts
KEYT 3 Santa Barbara· 23 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...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 5 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 ...