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‘Uplift’ hosts Juneteenth essay contest | Sampson Independent
Sampson Independent· 4 days agoWhile the annual federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in America, Juneteenth, is still...
Is Memorial Day Considered a Federal Holiday? Here’s What To Know
The Pioneer Woman via AOL· 5 days agoFiguring out if you have Memorial Day 2024 off from work? It might help to know if Memorial Day is a...
Opal Lee travels to Japan to share story of Juneteenth
Fox local via AOL· 7 days agoFORT WORTH, Texas - Civil rights advocate Opal Lee is traveling abroad to share the story of how she helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The Presidential ...
NYC public school calendar: Key dates as the 2023-2024 academic year winds down
Staten Island Advance· 16 hours agoCity public schools is winding down — but there are still some days off for students. Each school...
'Check out' a blood pressure monitor with your Petersburg library card: THE DIGEST.
The Progress-Index via Yahoo News· 2 days agoSaturday: Hopewell National Park Service "Shove Off" Did you know that Hopewell had a part to play in the history of Juneteenth? The now officially recognized federal < ...
American Culture: Symbols, Social Dynamics, Holidays and More
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 7 days agoPeople often describe America as a "melting pot" since the American population is a blend of so many different groups, each one with its own histories, traditions and customs. This makes the ...
Green Bay-area farmers market preview: Howard is getting a new one, two others are moving and what...
Green Bay Press-Gazette via Yahoo News· 2 days ago“People are thrilled, especially our local residents who are vendors, that they finally have...
Alaska Legislature passes budget, energy and education bills to end session
Anchorage Daily News· 6 days agoThe Alaska Legislature finished its regular session after midnight on Thursday, having passed an...