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Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time
Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...
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Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and History
What does it truly mean to be free The answer to this question resonates deeply within the story of Juneteenth, a day that ...
Today is Juneteenth: Is mail delivered on Juneteenth? Here's what closed in El Paso
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's why it's celebrated.
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Will mail be delivered on Juneteenth?
Juneteenth was signed into law as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, by former President Joe Biden. He was surrounded by ...
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Washington celebrates Juneteenth marking emancipation, Black perseverance
"My heart aches for what I know the enslaved people had to deal with. They sacrificed so much," said state Sen. John Lovick.
Will mail run today? Is the post office closed on Juneteenth?
Government and state offices will be closed, as will the U.S. Post Office. That means there will be no mail delivery on ...
Are banks open on Juneteenth? What's open and closed Thursday
Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...
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Despite new challenges, Juneteenth event organizers are unbowed
Organizers of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S. tell NPR how they're feeling this year. And NPR presents a reading of ...
Gov. Whitmer recognizes Juneteenth in Michigan for 19th year
In Michigan, we are proud to honor Juneteenth not only through our words, but with our actions," Whitmer said.
The Business Of Freedom: What Juneteenth Teaches Us About Black Wealth
Juneteenth represents freedom but also speaks to Black ownership. This analysis traces Black wealth from emancipation to ...