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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 2 days 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· 5 days agoSlavery in America was formally abolished with the 13th Amendment, which was ratified Dec. 6, 1865....
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 agoWhen did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? President Joe Biden signed the bill onJune 17, 2021, declaring Juneteenth the 11th U.S. federal holiday ...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 2 days 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 ...
What and when is Juneteenth? A beginner's guide to the holiday
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoJuneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law theJuneteenth...Independence Day Act establishing ...
NOPHLIN | Freedom: News delayed, but not denied
Bristol Herald Courier· 2 days agoMost of us didn’t know much about Juneteenth (June 19th) until recently, and some of us may still not know. Because while Juneteenth is the oldest...
Patti LaBelle, Roy Wood Jr., Gladys Knight announced for White House Juneteenth concert
The Hill via Yahoo News· 2 days agoActor and singer Patti LaBelle, Grammy-winning singer Gladys Knight, and comedian Roy Wood Jr. are...
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 2 days agoThe event is being held to celebrate the Juneteenth Day of Observance, which became a federal ...
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoJuneteenth celebrations are known for the variety of programs and events that highlight...
White House Plans Star-Studded Juneteenth Celebration
Los Angeles Magazine· 2 days agoPresident Joe Biden, who signed legislation in 2021 establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday,...