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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 9 hours 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· 9 hours agoJune 19 marks a crucial moment in our nation's history. On that date in 1865, federal troops arrived...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 1 day 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· 5 hours agoMajor fallout on social media forced organizers of a Juneteenth celebration to rethink a...
Pittsburgh Juneteenth Celebration details announced
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review· 4 days agoJuneteenth — or Freedom Day — is a celebration of the emancipation of African Americans and commemorates June...founder of Stop of the Violence, which...
Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to receive eighth honorary doctorate for unwavering...
theGrio· 5 days agoAccording to People magazine, Southern Methodist University will present the 97-year-old...
Celebration Arts Presents TOPDOG/UNDERDOG This June
Broadway World· 6 days agoThe acclaimed drama TOPDOG/UNDERDOG will be presented by Celebration Arts. Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning TOPDOG/UNDERDOG is an electrifying journey into the complexities of brotherhood and destiny.
Government offices close as three Southern states memorialize Confederacy
Courthouse News Service· 4 days agoAlabama and South Carolina also recognize Confederate Memorial Day, closing state offices on April...
Seven New Hotels, Including Hotel Maya Long Beach, Sign with UNITE HERE Local 11, Raising the Total...
Benzinga· 7 days agoFollowing the Grand Prix of Long Beach, the Hotel Maya Long Beach has signed a tentative contract agreement. In the past week, the Hyatt Place Pasadena, Proper Santa Monica, Proper Downtown ...
GOPLAY Calendar for April 25-May 1
The Montgomery Advertiser via Yahoo News· 7 days agoA curated selection of regional craft beers will be available to fuel the creative spirit of boat-builders and casual spectators taking in the thrills...