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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 week agoSince then, June 19 has been celebrated as a day of freedom and remembrance. Texas was the first ...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 1 week agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 1 week agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for ...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 week agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’...
Black America Web· 5 days agoTake, for example, an Alabama House bill that would give state employees the option of either...
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 7 days agoJuneteenth and Jefferson Davis’ birthday to be state holidays in which employees would get the day...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 week agoYou can also sprinkle in a few Juneteenth quotes for good measure. Watch and read stories that...
The history of Memorial Day and when the holiday is observed in 2024
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIn 1972, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, the Uniform Monday ...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 5 days agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
Fort Worth Juneteenth icon Opal Lee awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
WFAA Dallas-Fort Worth· 5 days agoLee, 97, is best known for her decades-long campaign to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday....