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Confederate Memorial Day in SC: What to know about 'holiday,' current status of Juneteenth
The Greenville News· 6 days agoConfederate Memorial Day in South Carolina takes place on Friday, May 10, sparking controversy and...
Opal Lee travels to Japan to share story of Juneteenth
Fox local via AOL· 21 hours agoFORT WORTH, Texas - Civil rights advocate Opal Lee is traveling abroad to share the story of how she helped make Juneteenth a federal holiday. The Presidential ...
Marshall native, 'Grandmother of Juneteenth' gets Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Marshall News Messenger· 4 days agoThe White House said the recipients are “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or...
SYV Juneteenth Celebration returns with lively Mardi Gras theme
Santa Maria Times· 1 day agoThemed "Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball & Art Show," the event welcomes guests to don their finest...
Longtime organizer of Juneteenth celebration in Pittsburgh raises concerns about city-sponsored ...
CBS News· 6 days agoPittsburgh has picked the organizer it wants to run this year's city-sponsored Juneteenth...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
MLive.com· 1 day agoFrom her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for...
Lincoln Board of Education approves pay increases, designates Juneteenth as paid holiday for staff
1011 News· 1 day agoThe Lincoln Board of Education Tuesday approved pay increases and designated Juneteenth as a paid holiday for Lincoln Public Schools employees.
Lee’s Summit considers adding 2 holidays to city calendar
KCTV 5 Kansas City· 2 days agoMembers of the Lee’s Summit City Council plan to consider recognizing Juneteenth and Veterans Day as...
Before Juneteenth came Florida's Emancipation Day - and Pensacola will celebrate
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 3 days agoHe said that the day is important for all Floridians. "If one is enslaved,'' he said, "then we all are enslaved." For more information, go to www.ellajordanhome.com or visit www.visitpensacola.com ...
50 Juneteenth Quotes to Celebrate Black Culture, History and Freedom
PureWow via AOL· 7 days agoOn June 19, 1865, Texas became the last state to finally enforce the law. Since then, Juneteenth is...