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What is Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed
Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth, including when it is and the meaning behind the day, plus what's open ...
On Juneteenth, don’t forget Barbara Jordan
If she were alive, Texan Barbara Jordan would heartily endorse the celebration of Juneteenth, the federal holiday signed into ...
What’s next for the Juneteenth holiday?
The Juneteenth holiday marks the end of slavery in the United States. Now, four years since it was signed into law by ...
'History matters': Carmel students help plan city's first Juneteenth celebration
Carmel High School students planned what's believed to be the city's first Juneteenth celebration. The event will take place ...
What to do for Juneteenth? Jackson area activities, exhibits commemorate holiday
Medgar's assassination in the carport of their Jackson home, now a national monument, in 1963 is considered the first murder ...
Mx. Juneteenth 2025: Rock Hall hosts Black queer celebration with music and a message
The free event features live music, drag performances and community advocacy at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's outdoor ...
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Juneteenth 2025: Where to celebrate in Chicago
CHICAGO - Juneteenth in Chicago is a celebration of culture, history and joy across the city. Whether you choose to ...
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Your guide to 2025 Juneteenth events in the Grand Rapids area and Muskegon
Organizations across the region are hosting events to celebrate the Juneteenth federal holiday. On June 19, 1865, Union ...
Juneteenth festivals face disruptions amid change in DEI policies
Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday in 2021 to recommit to "equity, equality, and justice," but this year the ...