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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 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· 2 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· 2 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Why You Need to Spend Juneteenth in the Birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement
Thrillist Food & Drink· 1 day agoLandmarks like the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church, where...accessible on your own or as...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIn honor of day, we've collected a list of powerful Juneteenth quotes from luminaries, political...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 3 days agoBeachwood, OH, United States, 29th Apr 2024 —In a profound acknowledgment of Juneteenth’s significance to American history and culture, President Biden’s 2023 Juneteenth ...
Nicholas Galitzine’s Secret to Rising Stardom: I Don’t ‘Engage with the More Toxic Parts of...
indieWIRE· 4 hours ago'The Idea of You' star Nicholas Galitzine talks to IndieWire about staying sane amid his rising fame...
Maximize your time off work this summer: Turn holidays into long weekends
Gannett via AOL· 7 days agoJuneteenth: Wednesday, June 19 While more than half the U.S. got Juneteenth off work in 2023, it isn't a guaranteed day off for all workers ...
Government offices close as three Southern states memorialize Confederacy
Courthouse News Service· 6 days agoState offices across Mississippi will be closed on Monday as the Magnolia State observes Confederate...
After years of decline, a new generation of organised labour rises in US
Al Jazeera· 3 hours agoStarbucks executives announced in February that they had agreed to negotiate pay raises and working...