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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 5 days agoJuneteenth as a state holiday in 1890. However, Juneteenth wasn't recognized as a federal holiday...
2 unsolved homicides in Oakland, help sought from public: Police
Fox local via AOL· 8 hours agoAt least seven other people were shot, with victims' ages ranging from 16 to the mid-60s. Around...
Inside Biden’s Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony honoring Black luminaries, including the...
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoIn a packed East Room, President Biden calls the class of recipients ‘incredible people’ whose...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 17 hours agoObserved on June 19, Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It commemorates the day in 1865 when Union Gen ...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
The Today Show via AOL· 4 days agoThe holiday, also called Emancipation Day and Jubilee Day, takes place on June 19 each year, and...
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? No, it's not Mexico's Independence Day
KIII Corpus Christi· 17 hours agoThe United States is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo. Music, all-day happy hours and deals on tacos are...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 5 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WFTV 9 Orlando· 2 days agoJuneteenth,” Opal Lee is among the group of 19 politicians, activists and entertainers chosen for...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 5 days agoIn honor of day, we've collected a list of powerful Juneteenth quotes from luminaries, political...