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Syracuse's own Juneteenth celebrations date back decades, with local Black communities calling it "our Fourth of July." ...
And in 2021, then-President Biden signed legislation into law to make Juneteenth, or June 19, a federal holiday. Biden’s ...
Galveston is among the communities keeping Juneteenth alive today. For this Juneteenth, USA TODAY is telling the stories of ...
Along with Memorial Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth became one of three federal holidays with explicit roots ...
Many banks will be closed on Thursday for Juneteenth, though ATMs and online banking will still be available. Major banks ...
The author joins “GMA” to discuss his book, "A Kids Book About Juneteenth," about the history behind the national holiday.
Staff at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum celebrated Juneteenth with a craft project that featured a ...
From Galveston to the Guggenheim, Black communities are gathering in joy—even as DEI gains, Black history and hard-won ...
Though some worry over the federal pushback against DEI, community members say there is a renewed focus to recognize Black ...
The Juneteenth 2025 celebration vibe has started off across the United States. Here's more about the federal holiday and why ...
For beginners and those brushing up on history, here are some answers: ...
Lyn Dockter-Pinnick, chair of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Board, said Juneteenth is more important than ever as ...