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Explainer-What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?
It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden. Long a regional holiday in the South, Juneteenth rose in prominence across the country following protests that swept the world in 2020 over the police killings of George Floyd,
OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first ...
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Pacoima walk, Manhattan Beach ceremony and more. See Juneteenth events in Southern CaliforniaA walk in Pacoima, a celebration in Altadena and a concert in Manhattan Beach are some of the events planned for Juneteenth ...
Though some worry over the federal pushback against DEI, community members say there is a renewed focus to recognize Black ...
Numerous events are set to be held around Southern California Thursday to mark Juneteenth, the federal holiday that ...
Here's what that means for California workers and who qualifies to take the day off: Juneteenth is celebrated every year on ...
The federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, which this year is Thursday. Here’s the holiday plan for offices in ...
The LA Kings are proud to reflect on how we've honored Juneteenth in the past and how we will celebrate this significant ...
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8 fun things to do for Juneteenth in SoCalCelebrate Juneteenth where many say the holiday was first celebrated in L.A. back in 1949, with live music (drum circles, jazz, and DJ sets), poetry, line dancing, health and wellness resources, and a ...
The City of Fresno is preparing to celebrate Juneteenth with a parade, performances, and other events, and will also offer ...
Despite the uphill battle to pass federal reparations bills for African Americans, some lawmakers continue to reintroduce the ...
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