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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 2 days agoPresident Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021,...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 2 days agoJuneteenth has traditionally been celebrated with activities like attending parades, organizing...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThough it's been observed for more than 150 years, Juneteenth wasn't an official designation until...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoYou can also sprinkle in a few Juneteenth quotes for good measure. Watch and read stories that...
Clark County inviting artists to submit work for upcoming Juneteenth exhibition
KTNV Las Vegas· 5 days agoClark County is getting ready for its first Juneteenth art exhibition and first-ever group art display. The county's Office of Public Arts is inviting artists to submit work ...
110 fun trivia questions for kids (and answers)
The Today Show via AOL· 20 hours agoAnswer: Death Valley, California. Trivia Question: What is the federal holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States? Answer: ...
Government offices close as three Southern states memorialize Confederacy
Courthouse News Service· 6 days agoAlabama and South Carolina also recognize Confederate Memorial Day, closing state offices on April...
EDITORIAL: Lockport mayor's gag order is beyond the pale
Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y. via Yahoo News· 6 days agoApr. 26—Mayor John Lombardi's newly issued edict at city hall — all city employees except police and fire officers are barred from speaking to "The Media: Newspaper, Television, Radio" — may ...