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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021,...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 23 hours agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
The history of Memorial Day and when the holiday is observed in 2024
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoIt is one of 11 permanent federal holidays observed in the U.S. The 10 other federal holidays...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ honored
The Columbian· 10 hours agoOpal Lee, known as the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, White House...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoJuneteenth has traditionally been celebrated with activities like attending parades, organizing...
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...
Presidential Medal of Freedom: Biden honours activists, astronauts and Olympians
BBC via Yahoo News· 13 hours agoImages] One of the activists receiving a medal was Opal Lee, who advocated for Juneteenth to become...
Biden awarding Medal of Freedom to Fort Worth's Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
CBS News· 24 hours ago"These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoYou can also sprinkle in a few Juneteenth quotes for good measure. Watch and read stories that...