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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 7 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· 7 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
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...
Juneteenth activist Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor. President Joe Biden named...
Guest Spot: The entire North Fork should celebrate Juneteenth - The Suffolk Times
The Suffolk Times· 3 days 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 ...
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...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 4 days agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients
WFTV 9 Orlando· 4 days agoJuneteenth,” Opal Lee is among the group of 19 politicians, activists and entertainers chosen for...
What does Cinco de Mayo celebrate? No, it's not Mexico's Independence Day
WLTX-TV Columbia· 3 days agoThe United States is gearing up for Cinco de Mayo. Music, all-day happy hours and deals on tacos are...