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As Juneteenth returns, what happens now to African American history?
Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history ...
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Counties, localities close for Juneteenth despite state offices remaining open
State offices in West Virginia will be open on Thursday, but county and city offices in the region will be closed for ...
Juneteenth Celebration Planned In Old Town Temecula
This week, the city of Temecula is celebrating its annual Juneteenth celebration at a new venue in the city, they have ...
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Most Juneteenth festivities in Charleston to get underway a day later after Gov. Morrisey announces state workers won’t get the day off
Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the official and final end to slavery in America, falls on Thursday, June 19th this year.
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State employees will not have paid holiday for Juneteenth, Morrisey says
Governor Patrick Morrisey says state employees will not have a paid day off for this Thursday’s federal holiday.
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A Juneteenth flag won't be raised outside Worcester City Hall this year. Here's why
WORCESTER ― Thursday June 19th, 2025, will mark the first time in four years that the annual raising of the Juneteenth flag ...
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Details for 2nd annual Juneteenth event in P’burg changed. What to know.
The celebration was initially planned for June 19, but organizers opted to change the date due to predicted inclement weather.
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Tonawanda tried to mandate Juneteenth education for city workers. It didn't go over well
City of Tonawanda Mayor John White has reversed course. The Juneteenth event will still go on this Thursday, but it's voluntary for city employees to attend, and White remains frustrated at the ...
Juneteenth to be observed with bash in Spudder Park, holidays for Wichita Falls agencies
Juneteenth Bash will be June 21 and June 22 in Spudder Park at Smith and Tulsa streets in Wichita Falls, Crystal LaGale posted on Facebook. Attendees are invited to bring their lawn chairs, grills, ...