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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 6 days agoJuneteenth celebrates the date of June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger and soldiers from...
Michigan Chronicle co-owner, entrepreneur, philanthropist William Pickard dies at 83
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoIn 2019, Pickard was awarded the “The Michigan Lifetime Humanitarian Award." "It is with...
When is Juneteenth? What is Juneteenth? Here's why we celebrate, plus events in Asheville
Asheville Citizen-Times· 1 day agoIn June, the United States will celebrate the date aptly described as our country’s second...
Building America: the incredible history of Washington DC
LoveEXPLORING via Yahoo News· 3 days agoDC’s dark side National Archives, Records of the Commissioners of the City of Washington (Record ...
Festivals and more: Here's your guide to celebrating Juneteenth in the Fayetteville area
The Fayetteville Observer via Yahoo News· 1 day agoJones is cofounder and executive director of the Washington Waterfront Underground Railroad Museum...
EXPLAINER: What is Juneteenth?
KNWA Fayetteville via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThis march gained widespread attention from both the public and the press. ...
Detroit entrepreneur William Pickard dies at age 83
CBS News· 17 hours agoPickard died on Wednesday at his West Palm Beach, Florida, home, according to a statement from his family. Pickard founded GAA Manufacturing and Supply...
Opal Lee’s Walk for Freedom won’t be in Fort Worth this year, but its mission is unchanged
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe walk will move back to Fort Worth in 2025 and will take place in Washington, D.C., in 2026 at...
Here's our big list of Juneteenth things to do in North Jersey
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe program includes a screening of "Tell Them We Are Rising: The...The documentary examines the...
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in DC, Maryland and Virginia
WDVM via Yahoo News· 1 day agoWASHINGTON (DC News) — Juneteenth is a time for family, friends and community to celebrate the end ...
