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How Juneteenth became a federal holiday
theGrio via AOL· 11 months agoHere is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday and more about its history. The post How Juneteenth became a federal holiday...
What is Juneteenth? Learn the history behind the federal holiday's origin
CBS News via Yahoo News· 10 months agoWhat is Juneteenth? The holiday, observed on June 19, is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation...
Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? Is it a state holiday? Here's everywhere it's recognized
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 10 months agoThis Monday is Juneteenth, which marks the third anniversary of the federal recognition of the...
What Is Juneteenth? Here’s Everything You Need to know About the Federal Holiday
The Oprah Magazine via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe federal holiday is called Juneteenth as a combination of June and nineteenth. Celebrated on June...
Holiday revelers enjoy feeling of “togetherness” at Virginia Beach’s “Juneteenth At The Beach”...
Virginian Pilot via Yahoo News· 10 months agoHip hop artist Royal Shai jogged onto the 24th Street Stage around 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Virginia...
What is Juneteenth and why is it a holiday?
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoCelebrated annually on 19 June across the US, Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and the nation’s “second”...
These Americans want you to know Juneteenth is a national holiday for everyone, not just Black...
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWASHINGTON – Charles Hicks, known as “Mr. Black History,” remembers hosting Juneteenth events in the...
What does the Juneteenth flag look like? Can it be celebrated with July 4th? It's complicated
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJuneteenth represents independence for Black people, and since its recognition as a federal holiday...
The Importance of Juneteenth - the Newest Federal Holiday
The Advocate via Yahoo News· 10 months agoBy Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Despite Juneteenth’s storied history, the holiday was largely...
'Why can't we do what's right?: Lakeland will explore Juneteenth as city holiday
The Ledger via Yahoo News· 3 months agoLAKELAND — Six members of Lakeland's African-American community stepped forward one-by-one Monday...
