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Jun 7, 2023 · Juneteenth is a paid holiday for state employees in Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington, and now Nevada as well. Hundreds of companies give workers the day off. Opal Lee, a former teacher and activist, is largely credited for rallying others behind a campaign to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
4 days ago · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Organizations in a number of other countries also use the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.
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Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
Jun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops freed the last enslaved people in Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn about the origins, celebrations and significance of this African American holiday.
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Jun 16, 2024 · 0:59. Three years after it was made a federal holiday, Juneteenth 2024 marks a day of celebration as well as education. The federal holiday known as “Second Independence Day,” marks the day ...
Jun 19, 2023 · Juneteenth – also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day – commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Opal Lee, the...
Jun 12, 2023 · Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in Texas in 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Learn how it became a federal holiday in 2021 and how it is celebrated across the country.