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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoWilliam Clements signed the bill in June 1979 and the bill officially went into effect on Jan. 1,...
Biden awarding Medal of Freedom to Fort Worth's Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
CBS News· 2 hours ago"These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that...
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 5 hours agoDr. Opal Lee will add a new accomplishment to her resume Friday when she is awarded the Presidential...
Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom Friday
NBC Philadelphia· 5 hours ago“I said, ‘Is this a joke or is this serious?’" Jones recalled. The caller swore they were serious...
Under the Dome: NC Democrats announce their keynote speaker
Raleigh News and Observer via Yahoo News· 6 hours agoGet the full story from Josh Shaffer and Tammy Grubb here. That’s all for today. Check your inbox...
Opal Lee to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
FOX 4 News Dallas - Fort Worth· 2 hours agoThe first walls are up at the site of Opal Lee's new home in Fort Worth. It's an effort to write a wrong of the past for a woman known as the grandmother of Juneteenth. FORT ...
Biden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election-year move for young voters
WMBD - FOX 43 Peoria· 3 days agoPHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden may eventually ban TikTok, but he’s moving to give something back...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Everything you need to know about AANHPI Heritage Month
Today· 3 hours agoFrom parades to performances, AAPI Heritage Month is full of opportunities to learn more about the...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoSince Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, many schools, businesses and government buildings will be...