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Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is not a state holiday in Florida. Here's what to ...
Yes, Juneteenth is a state holiday in Missouri and is observed every 19th day of June. As such, all state offices are closed ...
Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is ...
Exploring the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the different ways to celebrate and commemorate freedom.
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to enforce the emancipation of enslaved ...
Originally celebrated by newly freed Black communities in Texas with religious services, barbecues and symbolic traditions ...
A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial ...
For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers about Juneteenth and several Juneteenth events in Atlanta.
It’s Donald Trump’s first Juneteenth back in the White House, and for some, that’s raising questions about what this federal holiday means in 2025. Here’s what to know about this year’s federal ...
There is power in acknowledging history — even the parts that are gruesome and difficult to stomach. That's what Juneteenth teaches us.
The city’s oldest Juneteenth celebrations began 20 years ago, and events will reflect part of Lexington’s 250-year heritage.
Juneteenth may mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, but thousands of ...