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Juneteenth celebration may move from Point State Park over issues funding police required for event
WPXI via Yahoo News· 9 hours agoEarlier this month, Channel 11 News shared that William Marshall’s annual Juneteenth celebration would be happening at Point State Park, but now with new security requirements, he may have to move the event.
SYV Juneteenth Celebration returns with lively Mardi Gras theme
Santa Maria Times· 8 hours agoThemed "Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball & Art Show," the event welcomes guests to don their finest...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
MLive.com· 8 hours agoFrom her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for...
Civil rights icon Opal Lee headed to Japan to share the story ofJuneteenth, message of freedom
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 14 hours agoOpal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, is taking her mission international with a trip to Japan....
50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via AOL· 6 days agoOn June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state to finally enforce the law. Since then, Juneteenth is...
Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community
Dallas Morning News· 4 days agoAn intimate crowd gathered at Southern Methodist University on Thursday to hear from Opal Lee, known...
When is Memorial Day 2024? What's open/closed and why we celebrate the federal holiday.
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 days agoMost restaurants will be open. For stores and restaurants, hours can vary so to be on the safe side...
Longtime organizer of Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh raises concerns about city-sponsored ...
CBS News· 5 days agoPittsburgh has picked the organizer it wants to run this year's city-sponsored Juneteenth...
Lincoln Board of Education approves pay increases, designates Juneteenth as paid holiday for staff
1011 News· 5 hours agoThe Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday approved pay increases and designated Juneteenth as a paid holiday for Lincoln Public Schools employees.
Lee’s Summit considers adding 2 holidays to city calendar
KCTV 5 Kansas City· 10 hours ago(KCTV) - City workers in Lee’s Summit may get two additional days off beginning this year. Members...