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Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free. Most federal offices, banks, and post offices will be closed on Juneteenth; retail hours ...
Trump's post on Juneteenth criticized the number of federal holidays, which most federal workers have as paid holidays. There are 12 federal holidays in 2025; most federal holidays have been ...
Inside the history of Juneteenth as Opal's Walk for Freedom takes place President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth on Thursday with a Truth Social post arguing the United States has "too many non ...
(NewsNation) — For more than 150 years, Juneteenth has held deep significance in many Black communities as a symbol of liberation and resilience. While it is now recognized as a federal holiday ...
Americans observe Juneteenth every June 19, commemorating the day Union soldiers marched into Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, and enforced the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years ...
On Thursday a freedom bell, commissioned by Texas A&M University’s Department of Architecture, returned to Galveston, the ...
William Tubbs dances Thursday afternoon during Community Harvest Food Bank’s third annual Juneteenth Community Celebration at Tillman Park. Branden Rogers, 10, and his sister, Harmony, 11, enjoy ...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The 2nd annual Juneteenth Art Expo showcasing over 100 pieces of Pan-African art is today. This free event highlights 112 local Pan-African artists in works of all media and ...