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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,...
Biden awarding Medal of Freedom to Fort Worth's Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
CBS News· 10 hours ago"These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that...
Chicago, major airlines agree on terms to build new international terminal at O’Hare
WGN TV Chicago· 15 minutes agoCHICAGO — The City of Chicago and major airlines have agreed on terms to begin a new addition at...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 9 hours agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
Biden presents Medal of Freedom to key political allies, civil rights leaders, celebrities and...
CNN via Yahoo News· 39 minutes agoPresident Joe Biden on Friday honored 19 Americans with the nation’s highest civilian honor, the...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoJuneteenth has traditionally been celebrated with activities like attending parades, organizing...
Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom
BET.com· 5 hours agoOpal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” has been recognized with the nation's...
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Michelle Yeoh and more
ABC News· 39 minutes agoPresident Joe Biden on Friday awarded 19 Americans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WFTV 9 Orlando· 9 hours agoLee petitioned to have Juneteenth a federal holiday, which happened in 2021 and marks the day, June...