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States’ failure to make Juneteenth a paid holiday infuriates Black leaders, community organizers
theGrio via AOL· 2 years agoNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recognition of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in the U.S., gained...
What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoJuneteenth marks one of the most important moments in American history: the end of slavery in the...
Florida among 2 dozen states that do not recognize Juneteenth. What to know about holiday
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 11 months agoAmerica’s youngest federal holiday, Juneteenth, is rapidly approaching. The holiday, which became...
Nevada governor signs bill into law making Juneteenth a state holiday
Revolt via Yahoo News· 11 months agogavel Juneteenth, a day reserved for recognizing the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is...
What is Juneteenth? Learn the history behind the federal holiday's origin
CBS News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoWhat is Juneteenth? The holiday, observed on June 19, is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation...
Everything You Need to Know About Juneteenth and the Holiday's History in America
Good Housekeeping via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJuneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, is now officially recognized as a national...
Juneteenth in Cincinnati, local museums list, here are today's top stories | Daily Briefing
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 10 months agoHappy Monday, Cincinnati! Today is June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the...
What Is Juneteenth? Here’s Everything You Need to know About the Federal Holiday
The Oprah Magazine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe federal holiday is called Juneteenth as a combination of June and nineteenth. Celebrated on June...
Kansas governor announces Juneteenth will be observed as a state holiday
theGrio via AOL· 7 months agoGov. Laura Kelly said Juneteenth celebrates Kansas’ diversity and honors the state’s “ongoing...
Juneteenth 2022: Where to celebrate around Eastern Shore, and what the holiday means
Delmarva Now | The Daily Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOn June 19, Americans will celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the day news of the...