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Could Trump end Juneteenth as a federal holiday? The short answer: Not on his own
States that do not recognize Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday include Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, ...
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Juneteenth 2025: What to know, including what’s open
Juneteenth is a federal holiday that recognizes the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. The commemoration ...
Juneteenth: The history of a national holiday
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Here's some of its history, and how it came to be a national holiday. President Abraham ...
Juneteenth: Everything you need to know about the holiday commemorating end of slavery
Juneteenth recognizes the official emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865, symbolizing the end of slavery ...
Juneteenth 2025: What the holiday represents and how to celebrate it
It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed, two years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.
Former President Joe Biden may be attending Galveston Juneteenth celebrations
Multiple Houston media outlets are reporting former President Joe Biden may be visiting Galveston Thursday to ...
What is closed on Juneteenth in Dallas-Fort Worth?
On Juneteenth, some organizations will be closing for the day. Here is a list of some of the those in the Dallas-Fort Worth ...
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Chicago area prepares for Juneteenth celebrations: 'We do matter, our stories matter'
Communities across the Chicago area have planned an array of events to honor and celebrate the holiday Thursday. Parties, ...
Is the DMV open on Juneteenth? Yes, here's what else is in Pensacola, Florida
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom ...