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Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time
Juneteenth, the nation's most recent federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery ...
As Juneteenth Marks Its Fifth Year As A National Holiday, Are Companies Participating? It Depends.
Happy Birthday, Juneteenth! America's newest federal holiday celebrates its 5th year of celebration in 2025. But are ...
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'A freedom holiday': New Orleans Juneteenth festival at Congo Square planned Thursday
The sixth annual NOLA Juneteenth Festival will begin at noon on Thursday at Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park. Though it ...
Some NC employees get Juneteenth off. Here's who gets a paid holiday
Juneteenth, which falls on the same day every year, is a federal holiday. But not all government employees get a day off.
Is Costco Open on Juneteenth? What to Know About 2025 Holiday Hours
Although Juneteenth is a federal holiday, most major retailers will be open on June 19 alongside Costco. Some smaller ...
How to celebrate Juneteenth in Baltimore this week
Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, will be commemorated Thursday with several ...