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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 ...
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 3 days agoJuneteenth and Jefferson Davis’ birthday to be state holidays in which employees would get the day...
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,...
About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’...
Black America Web· 1 day agoTake, for example, an Alabama House bill that would give state employees the option of either...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ honored
The Columbian· 5 hours agoOpal Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, White House...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 18 hours agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
President Joe Biden honors Opal Lee for her mission to ‘make history, not erase it’
Dallas Morning News· 7 hours agoBiden hailed Lee’s relentless push to make Juneteenth a national holiday as he conferred the...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
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 ...