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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoHere's what you should know about the meaning of Juneteenth and the history of the holiday. When is ...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoJune 19 marks a crucial moment in our nation's history. On that date in 1865, federal troops arrived...
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 16 hours agoJuneteenth and Jefferson Davis’ birthday to be state holidays in which employees would get the day...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 3 days agoBeachwood, OH, United States, 29th Apr 2024 —In a profound acknowledgment of Juneteenth’s significance to American history and culture, President Biden’ ...
Social media backlash prompts Louisville Juneteenth Festival to drop 'Louteenth' name
WDRB 41 Louisville News· 1 day agoMajor fallout on social media forced organizers of a Juneteenth celebration to rethink a...
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration details announced
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 5 days agoJuneteenth — or Freedom Day — is a celebration of the emancipation of African Americans and commemorates June...founder of Stop of the Violence, which...
Kennywood and Phantom's Revenge make list of country's best theme parks and coasters
CBS News· 9 hours agoKennywood and Phantom's Revenge have again been named among the best theme parks and roller coasters...
Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to receive eighth honorary doctorate for unwavering...
theGrio· 6 days agoAccording to People magazine, Southern Methodist University will present the 97-year-old...
Government offices close as three Southern states memorialize Confederacy
Courthouse News Service· 5 days agoAlabama and South Carolina also recognize Confederate Memorial Day, closing state offices on April...