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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...
Juneteenth now recognized as a state holiday in Nevada
theGrio via AOL· 11 months agoJuneteenth is recognized annually on June 19 CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Juneteenth is now a state...
Juneteenth marked as state holiday in Alabama this year
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey has authorized Juneteenth Day — the federal holiday marking the end of slavery...
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...
Juneteenth observances will be held across North Jersey. Here's our list of events
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 11 months agoTwo years after President Joe Biden signed the bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday, and three...
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...
Juneteenth became a federal holiday two years ago. What does the day commemorate?
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 months agoCorrection: A previous version of this story misstated the year the 13th Amendment was passed. In...
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...