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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: Lizzo, Michelle Obama, Amanda Gorman, more stars mark the holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCelebrities used their platforms over the Juneteenth weekend to celebrate, reflect and educate. June...
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...
Juneteenth 2022: Greater Lansing youth share their thoughts on the holiday, freedom and more
Lansing State Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFor nearly 30 years, the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration has ensured that commemoration 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...
What does Juneteenth mean to you? Here's how 6 Greenville residents answered
Greenville News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoGreenville and the nation are preparing to honor Juneteenth with a federal holiday, for a second...
Juneteenth is not a state-paid holiday in California. Union, workers hope to change that
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo News· 10 months agoAvanti Blakney, a California state employee, made sure to have an enjoyable weekend because she knew...
What is Juneteenth? What do I say? What do I do? Your guide to the holiday in Bellingham
Bellingham Herald mcclatchy articles via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThis year’s Juneteenth will be the third since the day was recognized as a federal holiday, and...
Opinion/Stead: Juneteenth is a holiday for all of us
Cape Cod Times via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe newer federal holiday of Juneteenth will have its official observance tomorrow. Just like any other holiday, some offices and businesses will be...