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50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via AOL· 6 days agoOn June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state to finally enforce the law. Since then, Juneteenth is...
When is Memorial Day 2024? What's open/closed and why we celebrate the federal holiday.
Democrat and Chronicle via Yahoo News· 2 days agoMost restaurants will be open. For stores and restaurants, hours can vary so to be on the safe side...
Civil rights icon Opal Lee headed to Japan to share the story ofJuneteenth, message of freedom
NBC Dallas Fort Worth· 24 hours agoLee, 97, will spend 10 days abroad sharing her life story, the message of freedom, and the story of ...
Before Juneteenth came Florida's Emancipation Day - and Pensacola will celebrate
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 2 days agoFlorida's Emancipation Day preceded the June 19, 1865, final reinforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation ‒ this time in Texas ‒ that is now celebrated as the Juneteenth ...
SYV Juneteenth Celebration returns with lively Mardi Gras theme
Santa Maria Times· 18 hours agoThemed "Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball & Art Show," the event welcomes guests to don their finest...
Fourth Annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth Concert to Return This Summer
Broadway World· 2 days agoThe Broadway League’s Black to Broadway initiative will present the return of Broadway Celebrates ...
The Reason Behind Red Juneteenth Foods and Drinks Isn't So Straight Foward
Good Housekeeping· 6 days agoEach year as June 19 rolls around, families, neighbors and communities across the country will come...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
MLive.com· 18 hours agoFrom her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for...
MassLive wants your suggestions for Black leaders to celebrate during Juneteenth
The Republican· 6 days agoMassLive is once again calling for reader nominations for Black leaders to celebrate in the weeks...
Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth, reflects on life of activism, community
Dallas Morning News· 4 days agoAn intimate crowd gathered at Southern Methodist University on Thursday to hear from Opal Lee, known...