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Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...
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A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it
People unfamiliar with the occasion may be asking themselves, is there a "right" way to celebrate Juneteenth? For beginners ...
What's open and closed on Juneteenth? Banks, USPS, stock market and more
While banks and other businesses are closed on the federal holiday of Juneteenth, there are several Chicago Juneteenth events ...
What is Juneteenth? The history behind the celebrations this week
Juneteenth, which commemorates the legacy of emancipation, means that many government offices are to close amid celebrations.
Juneteenth 2025: What to know, including what’s open
The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee ...
Here's a list of 2025 Juneteenth events planned for central Indiana
June 19, 2025 marks 160 years since enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, found out they had been freed. INDIANAPOLIS — For ...
Tennessee has two holidays celebrating Emancipation from slavery; Juneteenth and Aug. 8
Did you know Tennessee has two holidays celebrating Emancipation from slavery? Juneteenth, the federal holiday, and August 8.
Juneteenth 2025 events: How to celebrate holiday in and around Rochester
Although many people observed the holiday on June 14 at the Juneteenth Festival at Martin Luther King park, there is still ...
Celebrate Juneteenth: AMC offers ticket deal
AMC theaters is offering a ticket deal to celebrate Juneteenth. The deal allows guests to see "Sinners" or a special early ...
Opal Lee, grandmother of Juneteenth, won't lead annual Walk for Freedom march, granddaughter says
Opal Lee, "The Grandmother of Juneteenth," will not participate in this year's Walk for Freedom after her recent ...