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How to celebrate Juneteenth in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times· 4 days agoThe Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863 but couldn’t be implemented until the Civil War ended and Confederate states surrendered. As a result,...
What is Juneteenth? The beginner's guide to celebrating the federal holiday
WBIR-TV Knoxville· 5 days agoSince it was designated a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become more universally recognized...
Juneteenth in Los Angeles: Find concerts, fairs, museum events, and more
NBC Los Angeles· 6 days agoMemorializing Juneteenth, an annual observance that marks the end of slavery in the United States, happens through a host of poignant gatherings, concerts, exhibits, and events ...
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
CBS News· 4 days agoAlso known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth...
Oakwood's Juneteenth celebration is a homecoming for Venice's Black community
LA Times via Yahoo News· 24 hours agoFor two decades, current and former Black residents of Venice have gathered in June to keep memories...
Why Every American Should Celebrate Juneteenth - Los Angeles Sentinel
Los Angeles Sentinel· 4 days agoJuneteenth originated in the June 19, 1865, federal proclamation that Major General Gordon Granger brought with him when he arrived Galveston to take command of federal troops ...
'Absolute Equality' murals commemorate Juneteenth at Morehouse
WABE· 5 days agoIn 2021, President Biden signed into law the official observance of Juneteenth as a national...
Editorial: Juneteenth isn't a holiday just for Black people. Everyone should celebrate freedom
Los Angeles Times Opinion via Yahoo News· 5 days agoJuneteenth, a federal holiday, is about honoring fortitude, perseverance and, yes, optimism. Those...
Is there mail on Juneteenth? Post Office, UPS, FedEx open hours
Newsweek· 5 days agoWednesday is Juneteenth, a federal holiday that began under the Biden administration and celebrates...
Juneteenth gains in popularity and so does making money from it
Axios· 4 days agoState of play: The rapid commercialization of Juneteenth comes as some states pass laws limiting the...