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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoSince then, June 19 has been celebrated as a day of freedom and remembrance. Texas was the first ...
Juneteenth or Jefferson Davis? Ala. state workers may have to choose.
Washington Post· 2 weeks agoAlabama state Rep. Juandalynn Givan and other Black lawmakers have lobbied for years to have the ...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 4 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
The history of Memorial Day and when the holiday is observed in 2024
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 16 hours agoIn 1972, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, the Uniform Monday ...
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 4 days agoJuneteenth and Jefferson Davis’ birthday to be state holidays in which employees would get the day...
Inside Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the...
theGrio· 6 hours agoMartin Luther King Jr.’s most famous speech received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from...
About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’...
Black America Web· 2 days agoTake, for example, an Alabama House bill that would give state employees the option of either...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 5 days agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for ...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 9 hours 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,
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 1 day agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...