Juneteenth

Juneteenth Is a U.S. Holiday, but Not a Day Off In Most States

Pluralism / Jun 19, 2022 - Source: nytimes

One year after President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, more than 30 states have not authorized the funding that woul


Idaho's Black communities celebrate Juneteenth with joy, food ...

Pluralism / Jun 19, 2022 - Source: com

With live performances, vendors, food and dance, community members gathered in celebration for Juneteenth in downtown Boise.


Juneteenth Recognition Program – City of Upper Arlington

Pluralism / Jun 13, 2022 - Source: gov

Juneteenth was first recognized and celebrated on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, when African-Americans were informed of th


Gainesville's 'Journey to Juneteenth' commences with recognition of ...

Pluralism / May 23, 2022 - Source: wuft

The second annual “Journey to Juneteenth ” celebration organized by the City of Gainesville was inaugurated with a commemoratio


The Juneteenth Flag: Here Is What Its Symbols, Colors, and Designs ...

Pluralism / Jun 19, 2021 - Source: insideedition

The flag was created in 1997 by activist Ben Haith, the founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF).


The Meaning of the Juneteenth Flag and Other Holiday Traditions ...

Pluralism / Jun 19, 2021 - Source: lofficielusa

Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the day news of emancipation reached the enslaved people of Galveston, Texas in 1865, is


Congress passes bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday ...

Pluralism / Jun 17, 2021 - Source: cnn

The House passed legislation Wednesday that would establish June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a US federal holid


Black Wall Street Legacy Festival to Host 2021 Tulsa Juneteenth ...

Pluralism / Jun 14, 2021 - Source: com

As Tulsa comes together in communal respite rooted in celebrating the rich cultural heritage and healing traditions that have s


Oregon Senate votes unanimously to observe Juneteenth as official ...

Pluralism / Jun 01, 2021 - Source: kpic

SALEM, Ore. - Oregon will observe Juneteenth as an official state holiday every June 19, staring in 2022.


Biden conflates Juneteenth celebration with Tulsa massacre in bid ...

Pluralism / Jun 11, 2020 - Source: com

Joe Biden got his facts garbled, apparently mistaking the day marking the emancipation of American slaves with what's consi


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