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Juneteenth celebration may move from Point State Park over issues funding police required for event
WPXI via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoEarlier this month, Channel 11 News shared that William Marshall’s annual Juneteenth celebration would be happening at Point State Park, but now with new security requirements, he may have to move the event.
SYV Juneteenth Celebration returns with lively Mardi Gras theme
Santa Maria Times· 4 hours agoThemed "Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball & Art Show," the event welcomes guests to don their finest...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
MLive.com· 4 hours agoFrom her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for...
Civil rights icon Opal Lee headed to Japan to share the story ofJuneteenth, message of freedom
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 10 hours agoOpal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, is taking her mission international with a trip to Japan....
50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow· 6 days agoJuneteenth is just for us. Juneteenth is for us…Juneteenth symbolizes the hope that my children and...
Lincoln Board of Education approves pay increases, designates Juneteenth as paid holiday for staff
1011 News· 1 hour agoThe Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday approved pay increases and designated Juneteenth as a paid holiday for Lincoln Public Schools employees.
Opal Lee, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' receives honorary degree from SMU
Austin American-Statesman via Yahoo News· 1 day agoLongtime civil rights activist and "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Opal Lee, received an honorary doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University at its spring semester commencement ...
Lee’s Summit considers adding 2 holidays to city calendar
KCTV 5 Kansas City· 5 hours ago(KCTV) - City workers in Lee’s Summit may get two additional days off beginning this year. Members...
FDOT nixes Pride, Juneteenth bridge displays
Axios· 13 hours agoFlorida bridges often change hues to honor various causes.
Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community
Dallas Morning News· 4 days agoAn intimate crowd gathered at Southern Methodist University on Thursday to hear from Opal Lee, known...