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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...
Juneteenth is almost here! What to know about the federal holiday and celebration events
Journal Star via Yahoo News· 10 months agoJuneteenth, otherwise known as Freedom Day, is just around the corner. Here's what you need to know,...
On Juneteenth, reflecting on what freedom means
South Bend Tribune via Yahoo News· 10 months agoOn this Juneteenth, your thoughts may turn to the moment in 1865 when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to deliver the belated news...
These House Republicans opposed making Juneteenth a holiday two years ago
The Independent via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThe United States is celebrating Juneteenth as a national holiday for the second time on Monday. The...
What is Juneteenth? What do I say? What do I do? Your Tri-Cities guide to the holiday
Tri-City Herald via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThis year’s Juneteenth will be the third since the day was recognized as a federal holiday, and...
More workplaces, states recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday off: Where Michigan stands
Detroit Free Press via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAn increasing number of state, local governments and private employers are recognizing Juneteenth —...
While Juneteenth is a US Holiday, some workers in Indianapolis did not get the day off
IndyStar | The Indianapolis Star via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt's been just over a year since President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day...
Opal Lee Fought To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday. Her Fight Isn’t Over.
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThis June 19 marks the second year the United States has observed Juneteenth as a national holiday....
'Thank you, God': Lakeland makes Juneteenth an official, paid city holiday for its workers
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 4 weeks agoAfter 31 years of working while others celebrate Juneteenth, city employees will be given the day...
Juneteenth is a state holiday, but Lafayette government workers may not get the day off
The Daily Advertiser via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJuneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of chattel slavery in the United States, will be a state...