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June 16, 2025
Commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., Juneteenth is now a federal holiday marked by reflection and celebration.
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June 12, 2024
As the rest of the country catches up with Texas on celebrating Juneteenth the “holiday-ifcation” of the day is officially…
A Pan-African flag flies from Black Lives Matter Plaza overlooking the White House
June 17, 2022
Black activists and artists are bringing attention to the capitalism surrounding the federal Juneteenth holiday.
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June 6, 2022
The Indianapolis Children's Museum faced criticism, issued an apology, and has vowed to do better.
April 7, 2022
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bipartisan legislation, which expands the number of paid state holidays from 12 to 13.
June 18, 2021
South Dakota is the only state that has yet to recognize Juneteenth as either a state holiday or observance.
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June 16, 2021
Juneteenth, the day commemorating the symbolic end of slavery in the US is officially a paid federal holiday.