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American Culture: Symbols, Social Dynamics, Holidays and More
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 1 day agoPeople often describe America as a "melting pot" since the American population is a blend of so many different groups, each one with its own histories, traditions and customs. This makes the ...
6 unmissable annual events on Cape Cod and the Islands
National Geographic· 17 hours agoContrary to popular belief, life on Cape Cod and the Islands doesn’t come to a complete halt from...
Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ receives honorary doctorate degree from SMU
Fort Worth Star-Telegram· 5 days agoOpal Lee, the 97-year-old “grandmother” of Juneteenth, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University at a Saturday commencement, ...
School's (almost) out: When is the last day of school for Palm Beach County students?
Palm Beach Post via Yahoo News· 6 days agoEmployees are also off on Thursday, July 4, for Independence Day. As is customary, the school...
Longtime organizer of Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh raises concerns about city-sponsored ...
CBS News· 7 days agoPittsburgh has picked the organizer it wants to run this year's city-sponsored Juneteenth...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
MLive.com· 2 days agoFrom her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for...
SYV Juneteenth Celebration returns with lively Mardi Gras theme
Santa Maria Times· 2 days agoThemed "Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball & Art Show," the event welcomes guests to don their finest...
Is Memorial Day a federal holiday for government workers?
Federal Times· 3 days agoAfter the Civil War ended in 1865 and claimed more lives than any other U.S. conflict, the American...
25 Countries with the Most Public Holidays in the World
Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance· 3 days agoIn this article, we will take a look at the 25 countries with the most public holidays in the world....
Animal Shelter to get multiple upgrades
Lockhart Post-Register· 2 days agoThe Lockhart Animal Shelter will be getting upgrades in the coming weeks, including indoor and outdoor kennel restoration, outdoor draining, flooring,...