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Rochester 2024 Juneteenth Festival plans announced
WROC Rochester· 7 days agoROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — “From 1964 to 2024: 60 years in the Fight for Justice in Rochester” is the theme for the 2024 Juneteenth Festival. The Greater...
After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
Gannett via AOL· 6 days agoA rebranding of one of Louisville’s coveted Juneteenth celebrations sparked a social media debate...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 3 days agoAs the gentle breeze of June flows through the North Fork, it brings with it a reminder of a significant moment in American history, Juneteenth. Observed on June 19,
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 6 days agoH.B. 4, passed by Alabama’s state House of Representatives earlier this month, would allow ...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
KDFW via Yahoo News· 4 days agoFORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth woman known as the grandmother of Juneteenth returned to the White House Friday to receive the Presidential Medal of...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 4 days agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old “grandmother of Juneteenth,” will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Friday, officials said. President Joe Biden named ...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WSB Radio· 3 days agoNineteen people were awarded the highest civilian honor in the country.
Frameline Unveils Opening Gala ‘Young Hearts’ and Juneteenth Block Party Celebration with Lil Nas X...
indieWIRE· 7 days agoSan Francisco's 48th Frameline Film Festival will open with a screening of 'Young Hearts.'
Biden to award Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ with highest civilian honor
KXAN via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe White House announced Opal Lee from Marshall, Texas is one of 19 recipients of the Presidential...
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth· 4 days agoFort Worth's Opal Lee, also known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom on May 3, 2024. FORT WORTH, Texas - The...