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Juneteenth, which is short for “June Nineteenth”, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday, which is also known as “Freedom Day” or “Emancipation Day,” honors the day in 1865 ...
Although Juneteenth was not declared a federal holiday until 2021, many states, counties, and other entities have been ...
U.S. Post offices will be closed Thursday, June 19. USPS mail delivery will resume Thursday, June 20. UPS and FedEx pickup ...
DEATH VALLEY — Death Valley National Park announces entrance fees will be waived on Thursday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth ...
Thursday, June 19, is the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people ...
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after the Civil War’s end and ...
Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth is observed federally and at the city level, but not at the state level. Here's a look at what businesses will be ...
Coffee Break, what songs that celebrate Juneteenth would you like to hear? Respond with your song ideas in the comments below ...
Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in U.S. history, commemorating the end of slavery. Here's how Redding ...
ArtsXchange features free film events Friday ("Art in Action," about Atlanta artists and art nonprofits) and Saturday ("Soundtrack to a Coup D’Etat" on Congolese independence) ...