Juneteenth: how did the holiday start and how is it celebrated today?

The Guardian - 18 Jun 2023
US's newest federal holiday – signed into law in 2021 – has its roots in the emancipation of Black Americans from slavery.

Juneteenth Community Day Celebration, Saturday, June 15, 2024, 11am - 4:30pm EDT - Event Calendar

Smithsonian Institution - 16 Apr 2024
Juneteenth Community Day Celebration, Saturday, June 15, 2024, 11am - 4:30pm EDT - Event Calendar ...

Rep. Rick Rehm talks Juneteenth bill

WTVY - 15 Apr 2024
Rep. Rick Rehm talks Juneteenth bill ...

Overland Park will sponsor 2 local Juneteenth events through 2026

Johnson County Post - 16 Apr 2024
Overland Park will sponsor 2 local Juneteenth events through 2026 ...

Social Justice Matters Kicks Off Pre-Juneteenth Events and Fundraiser in Scotch Plains

TAPinto.net - 16 Apr 2024
Social Justice Matters Kicks Off Pre-Juneteenth Events and Fundraiser in Scotch Plains ...

Juneteenth moves toward NH official holiday status, advancing in Senate

Seacoastonline.com - 12 Apr 2024
Juneteenth moves toward NH official holiday status, advancing in Senate ...

Meet 7 of the candidates vying to be named Ms. Juneteenth in upcoming Topeka pageant

The Topeka Capital-Journal - 15 Apr 2024
Meet 7 of the candidates vying to be named Ms. Juneteenth in upcoming Topeka pageant ...

6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth

The Conversation - 09 Jun 2023
6 books that explain the history and meaning of Juneteenth ...

'Grandmother of Juneteenth' shares history, perspective with Colorado Springs students

Colorado Springs Gazette - 15 Apr 2024
'Grandmother of Juneteenth' shares history, perspective with Colorado Springs students ...

Alabama Juneteenth legislation makes it out the House, now heads to Senate

WBRC - 13 Apr 2024
Alabama Juneteenth legislation makes it out the House, now heads to Senate ...

Juneteenth state holiday bill passes Alabama House • Alabama Reflector

Alabama Reflector - 11 Apr 2024
Juneteenth state holiday bill passes Alabama House • Alabama Reflector ...

Alabama bill would let state workers choose: Juneteenth or Jefferson Davis' birthday

Montgomery Advertiser - 10 Apr 2024
Alabama bill would let state workers choose: Juneteenth or Jefferson Davis' birthday ...

‘A Tribute to Juneteenth’ 6th year anniversary program for Mississippi Sisters of Praise

WTOK - 14 Apr 2024
‘A Tribute to Juneteenth’ 6th year anniversary program for Mississippi Sisters of Praise ...

Opal Lee, “Grandmother of Juneteenth” visits Giberson Elementary

FOX21News.com - 13 Apr 2024
Opal Lee, “Grandmother of Juneteenth” visits Giberson Elementary ...

GreenHill to hold Juneteenth celebration this Sunday

Meridian Star - 12 Apr 2024
GreenHill to hold Juneteenth celebration this Sunday ...

Alabama House votes to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday — with a twist

Alabama Political Reporter - 12 Apr 2024
Alabama House votes to recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday — with a twist ...

Council Votes to Move Funds for Independence Day Drone Show, Add Juneteenth to City Events – Culver City ...

Culver City Crossroads - 12 Apr 2024
Council Votes to Move Funds for Independence Day Drone Show, Add Juneteenth to City Events – Culver City ... ...

House establishes Juneteenth as a state holiday | Politics | timesdaily.com

Times Daily - 16 Apr 2024
House establishes Juneteenth as a state holiday | Politics | timesdaily.com ...

Bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday passes Alabama House

WTVY - 15 Apr 2024
Bill to make Juneteenth a state holiday passes Alabama House ...

Juneteenth mural coming to Dothan

WTVY - 15 Apr 2024
Juneteenth mural coming to Dothan ...

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