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Celebrate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Triangle. Here’s where.
Raleigh News and Observer via Yahoo News· 4 months agoEach third Monday of January, the county commemorates the life and legacy of civil rights leader and...
Events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. in the Erie area
Erie Times News via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMonday is the special day set aside for honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and events around Erie will...
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 —...
Photos of the week: Warriors, helicopter crash and Epiphany
The Hill via Yahoo News· 1 year agoIndian Tamil Hindu women cook special food to celebrate the harvest festival of Pongal at Dharavi,...
Juneteenth 2023: Where to celebrate in Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 11 months agoAt Save Rochester's inaugural Juneteenth poetry slam in 2020, 13-year-old Adriannah Thurman took the stage hoping her presence would inspire others to...
When does school start for Richmond, Columbia and Aiken county? It's time to get ready
The Augusta Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSummer break won’t last for much longer. Richmond and Columbia county students have three weeks...
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...
What is Presidents Day and how is it celebrated? What to know about the federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 months agoPresidents Day is fast approaching, which may signal to many a relaxing three-day weekend and plenty...
Marcia Pledger: Florida's version of Juneteenth is recognized among freedom celebrations
The Florida Times-Union via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFor nearly 100 years, Black communities throughout the country celebrated Juneteenth, long before it...
Could Super Bowl Monday ever become a national holiday? Here's what would have to happen
USA TODAY Sports via Yahoo Sports· 1 year agoThere's plenty of hype and anticipation for Super Bowl Sunday, which matches the Kansas City Chiefs...