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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days agoHow to celebrate Juneteenth Juneteenth has grown from a national holiday into a global one with a...
Inside Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the...
theGrio· 7 hours agoMartin Luther King Jr.’s most famous speech received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from...
The history of Memorial Day and when the holiday is observed in 2024
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 17 hours agoIn 1972, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, the Uniform Monday ...
President Joe Biden honors Opal Lee for her mission to ‘make history, not erase it’
Dallas Morning News· 1 day agoBiden hailed Lee’s relentless push to make Juneteenth a national holiday as he conferred the...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 4 days ago"Beginning in 2022, the Postal Service will recognize the Juneteenth National Independence Day as a ...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 10 hours agoAs the gentle breeze of June flows through the North Fork, it brings with it a reminder of a significant moment in American history, Juneteenth. Observed on June 19,
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 2 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· 2 days agoLee, 97, is best known for her decades-long campaign to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday....
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 5 days agoKnown affectionately as the “Father of Juneteenth,” Edwards’ tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for almost four decades paved the way for ...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
The Today Show via AOL· 4 days agoSince Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, many schools, businesses and government buildings will be...