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What is Juneteenth, and how did it become a state and federal holiday?
The Republican· 23 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· 4 days agoJuneteenth -- short for June nineteenth -- marks the end of slavery in the United States and is...
Why Juneteenth, the U.S.'s Second Independence Day, Is a Federal Holiday
Smithsonian Magazine· 19 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 ...
Juneteenth falls on a Wednesday this year. Do feds get the day off?
Federal Times· 3 days agoJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday recognized by the U.S. government, commemorates the day...
Social Security Check June 2024: When Is Your Payment Coming?
CNET· 2 hours agoThe day you get your money depends on your birthday and when you started receiving Social Security...
White House to host Juneteenth concert
United Press International via Yahoo News· 12 hours agoBiden in 2021 signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act proclaiming June 19, the official date of the end of slavery, as a federal-level ...
These SF streets are slated to be closed this weekend for the Juneteenth Parade
San Francisco Chronicle· 11 hours agoThe parade, featuring floats from schools, community organizations and corporate sponsors, is...
Juneteenth becomes official city holiday: What this means for collective bargaining units
The Bulletin via Yahoo News· 4 days agoWhile Norwich was the first city to have a Juneteenth celebration in Connecticut, the holiday is now...
Hunter Biden's Ex Lunden Roberts Accuses Jill Biden of 'Purposely Excluding' Daughter Navy From...
OK! Magazine· 9 hours agoOne particular instance that sparked these feelings occurred in December 2021 when First Lady Jill...
Norwich, Waterford add Juneteenth as a paid municipal holiday for employees
The Day, New London, Conn. via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJun. 4—Norwich was the first Connecticut city to celebrate Juneteenth 35 years ago, but it took three years after June 19 was made a federal holiday for the city to name it ...
