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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021,...
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,...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
The Today Show via AOL· 2 days agoAlthough Juneteenth was first celebrated in 1866, it wasn't recognized as a federal holiday until...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 3 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· 4 days agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for...
Maximize your time off work this summer: Turn holidays into long weekends
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoPresident Joe Biden made the day, which commemorates the end of slavery, a federal holiday in 2021 and granted federal workers the day off. It is a recognized ...
Advocates want ICE center closed in Elizabeth. Here's why it's not yet
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoCoreCivis is not aware of any attorneys being denied access to the medical records if this process...
Licking County unemployment jumped to 4% in March; other indicators show growing economy
Gannett via AOL· 22 hours ago“The Fed has been messing with interest rates purposefully to slow down the economy," Platt said....
Roger Goodell eyes moving Super Bowl to a holiday weekend
KVUE-TV Austin· 7 days agoFans who support the push to have the day after the Super Bowl be an official holiday, you may have...
Inflation hasn't slowed as much as expected, hitting Long Islanders' wallets
Newsday· 23 hours agoClimbing prices have led local shoppers like Rena Fayad, 44, to check multiple stores for sales on...