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50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 6 days agoJuneteenth falls on Wednesday, June 19. A combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth,” the...
Juneteenth organizers in Pittsburgh said everything is set for this year's festivities
CBS News· 5 days agoJuneteenth organizers said everything is set for this year's festivities at Point State Park in...
Biden awarding Medal of Freedom to Fort Worth's Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
CBS News· 3 days ago"These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 2 days 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,
2 unsolved homicides in Oakland, help sought from public: Police
KTVU via Yahoo News· 1 day agoDaShawn Rhoades of San Francisco. Rhoades was killed in a gang-related shooting in Oakland on ...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee of Texas honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Denton Record-Chronicle· 2 days ago"Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee was one of 19 recipients this year of the Presidential Medal of...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 3 days agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
Social media backlash prompts Louisville Juneteenth Festival to drop 'Louteenth' name
WDRB 41 Louisville News· 5 days agoMajor fallout on social media forced organizers of a Juneteenth celebration to rethink a...
About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’...
Black America Web· 3 days agoTake, for example, an Alabama House bill that would give state employees the option of either...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram McClatchy via AOL· 3 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...