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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021,...
Inside Biden’s Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the...
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIn a packed East Room, President Biden calls the class of recipients ‘incredible people’ whose...
The history of Memorial Day and when the holiday is observed in 2024
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIt is one of 11 permanent federal holidays observed in the U.S. The 10 other federal holidays...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 5 days agoJuneteenth has traditionally been celebrated with activities like attending parades, organizing...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
The Today Show via AOL· 5 days agoYou can also sprinkle in a few Juneteenth quotes for good measure. Watch and read stories that...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee of Texas honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Denton Record-Chronicle· 2 days agoLee, a Fort Worth activist, is known for her long and successful effort to have Juneteenth...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
“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...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
Biden awarding Medal of Freedom to Fort Worth's Opal Lee, "Grandmother of Juneteenth"
CBS News· 2 days ago"These nineteen Americans built teams, coalitions, movements, organizations, and businesses that...