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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...
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· 21 hours 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· 2 days agoIn honor of day, we've collected a list of powerful Juneteenth quotes from luminaries, political...
Maximize your time off work this summer: Turn holidays into long weekends
Gannett via AOL· 6 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 ...
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 ...
Race relations task force in Burlington call its quits without funding or much support
The Journal Times· 2 days agoA task force on improving race relations in Burlington has voted to disband after a three-year...
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...
The best moments from the 2024 Emmys
The Day· 6 days agoThe 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, held Sunday at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater, came on the heels of the previous night's Critics Choice Awards and just a week after the Golden Globes. Despite ...
Meadors Named Director of Arkansas Space Grant Consortium
Newswise· 2 days agoThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is happy to announce Dr. Constance Meadors as the new...