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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 days 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
The Today Show via AOL· 7 days agoJune 19 marks a crucial moment in our nation's history. On that date in 1865, federal troops arrived...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 days agoYou can also sprinkle in a few Juneteenth quotes for good measure. Watch and read stories that...
About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’...
Black America Web· 4 days agoHB 367, sponsored by Chris Sells, R...
The history of Memorial Day and when the holiday is observed in 2024
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThis year, the holiday falls on Monday, May 27. Looking ahead at graduation season...Here's the...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma· 4 days agoPresident Joe Biden will be awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people on Friday. The...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 activists, athletes, politicians and others
Los Angeles Times· 3 days agoPresident Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people Friday, including civil...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee of Texas honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Denton Record-Chronicle· 3 days agoLee, a Fort Worth activist, is known for her long and successful effort to have Juneteenth...
Inside Biden's Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the...
theGrio· 3 days agoMartin Luther King Jr.’s most famous speech received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from...