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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,...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
AOL· 3 days agoOn that date in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed 250,000 enslaved people across the state that they were free. To commemorate the end of slavery, a new ...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAlthough Juneteenth was first celebrated in 1866, it wasn't recognized as a federal holiday until...
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 1 hour agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
Biden to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and more
News 12 Augusta· 37 minutes agoClarence B. Jones says he thought a prankster was on the line when he answered the telephone and...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 4 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 ...
Elizabeth Dole, former senator from NC, to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
NBC 17 Raleigh· 16 minutes agoThe Salisbury native, who was married to fellow politician Bob Dole, will be one of nineteen receiving the honor from President Joe Biden Friday at the White House.
Government offices close as three Southern states memorialize Confederacy
Courthouse News Service· 7 days agoAlabama and South Carolina also recognize Confederate Memorial Day, closing state offices on April...