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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoJuneteenth as a state holiday in 1890. However, Juneteenth wasn't recognized as a federal holiday...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
TODAY via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe holiday, also called Emancipation Day and Jubilee Day, takes place on June 19 each year, and...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 6 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Michelle Yeoh and more
ABC News· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden on Friday awarded 19 Americans with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee of Texas honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Denton Record-Chronicle· 3 days agoLee, a Fort Worth activist, is known for her long and successful effort to have Juneteenth...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WSB-TV 2 Atlanta· 3 days agoPresident Joe Biden will be awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 people on Friday. The...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
2 unsolved homicides in Oakland, help sought from public: Police
KTVU via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAt least seven other people were shot, with victims' ages ranging from 16 to the mid-60s. Around...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 days agoIn honor of day, we've collected a list of powerful Juneteenth quotes from luminaries, political...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 3 days agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...