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After social media debate, Louisville Juneteenth Festival returns to its original name
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoThough people defended the festival and its organizers, others did not welcome its new name. "The...
What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning behind the federal holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 day agoIn February 2022, South Dakota was the last state to recognize Juneteenth as a legal holiday...
Alabama bill proposes workers choose between celebrating Juneteenth or Confederate president
The Daily Dot· 8 hours ago“Employees shall be given the option to observe either Jefferson Davis’ birthday or Juneteenth as a...
What's closed on Juneteenth 2024? What to know ahead of the holiday
The Today Show via AOL· 1 day 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· 5 hours agoAs the site of some of the most significant moments of the Civil Rights Movement, you’d be remiss...
Frameline Unveils Opening Gala ‘Young Hearts’ and Juneteenth Block Party Celebration with Lil Nas X...
Indiewire via Yahoo News· 1 day 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
TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoJuneteenth wasn't an official designation until President Joe Biden signed a bill into law...
Juneteenth USA Applauds Biden Administration on Third Anniversary of Federal Juneteenth Holiday
Digital Journal· 2 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 ...
Juneteenth celebration scheduled for Willoughby Park
The Daily Dunklin Democrat· 7 days agoTanesha Lemons has a passion for celebrating cultural heritage and fostering community engagement. The Kennett native is in the process of organizing a Juneteenth celebration ...
Kennywood and Phantom's Revenge make list of country's best theme parks and coasters
CBS News· 1 hour agoKennywood and Phantom's Revenge have again been named among the best theme parks and roller coasters...