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What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoIn February 2022, South Dakota was the last state to recognize Juneteenth as a legal holiday...
“Grandmother Of Juneteenth” Opal Lee To Receieve Presidential Medal Of Freedom | Essence
Essence· 9 hours agoIt is the nation’s highest civilian honor, given to people who have made exemplary contributions to...
Juneteenth is here — here's how to celebrate with family and friends
The Today Show via AOL· 3 days agoJuneteenth is now a federal holiday, many schools, businesses and government buildings will be...
Opal Lee, the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Honored With the Presidential Medal of Freedom
BET.com· 6 hours agoOpal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” has been recognized with the nation's...
About This Alabama Bill To Make Workers Choose Between Celebrating Juneteenth OR Jefferson Davis’...
Black America Web· 1 day ago...example, an Alabama House bill that would give state employees the option of either getting a...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoTo commemorate the end of slavery, a new holiday was created on June 19, abbreviated to Juneteenth,...
Opal Lee to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
KDFW via Yahoo News· 10 hours agoShe was at Biden’s side in 2021 when he signed the bill declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday. Since then, Lee has continued her annual walk to ...
After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThough people defended the festival and its organizers, others did not welcome its new name. "The...
Frameline Unveils Opening Gala ‘Young Hearts’ and Juneteenth Block Party Celebration with Lil Nas X...
Indiewire via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe 48th annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (aka Frameline48) has announced its...
50 Juneteenth quotes that capture the true meaning of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 4 days agoJuneteenth wasn't an official designation until President Joe Biden signed a bill into law...