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Trump says number of 'non-working holidays' in America 'must change' in Juneteenth social media post
President Donald Trump said American holidays cost billions of dollars in lost productivity and "must change." ...
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 ...
What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday
Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered ...
Biden takes swipes at Trump in Juneteenth speech
Biden has largely stayed out of the limelight since leaving office, but he had harsh words for his successor Thursday night.
What’s the right way to mark Juneteenth? The newest US holiday is confusing Americans
The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...
Juneteenth Block party at African American Museum in Philadelphia ends early due to severe weather
The Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum in Philadelphia was forced to end early Thursday due to severe ...
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How did Juneteenth get its name? Here’s the story behind the holiday’s title
June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday.
New Hampshire’s Juneteenth celebration culminates with dance event
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...