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Where July 4th celebrates the day America claimed independence from British rule, Juneteenth commemorates June 19th marks the ...
Trust fund invests more than $193,000 for admission-free, public musical performances celebrating Juneteenth National ...
United States stock markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. The Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange will be closed Thursday and reopen Friday, June 20. The U.S. bond ...
Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in United States history. Also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Black Independence Day ...
Communities across the country mark Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates freedom with parades, panels and purposeful events that honor liberty and push conversations forward ...
Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the Emancipation Proclamation in the United States, is this week. Here's everything to know.
A Juneteenth flag flies on a float during the 45th annual Juneteenth National Independence Day celebrations in Galveston, Texas, on June 15, 2024.
America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.
There are already far too many things that divide us, and calling Juneteenth a second Independence Day isn’t going to help.
But, as it turns out, transforming Juneteenth into “Juneteenth National Independence Day” against the backdrop of the past few years of retrenchment simply creates another instance of hypocrisy.
Today, Juneteenth is more than a commemoration of emancipation—it is a celebration of Black resilience, American history, and the ongoing journey toward justice. It’s a day to celebrate ...