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Juneteenth Fashion Show at Legacy West honors heritage and highlights rising talent
Leah Frazier's dream of merging fashion with heritage launched four years ago, bringing together local and national designers for a high-energy runway celebration.
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From Galveston to the Fillmore: The man who brought Juneteenth to SF
Texas native Wesley Johnson Sr. donned his signature white Stetson cowboy hat and rode his white stallion through city streets, inviting passersby to join in Juneteenth festivities at his nightclub in the Fillmore.
After freedom rings: Galveston family shares stories of enslaved ancestors, success that followed ahead of Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks a pivotal part of our nation's history. For one family, it's also a time to reflect on their past: the journey of their enslaved ancestors and the success that followed.
When is Juneteenth? Who gets the day off work? What to know about CA holiday
Newsom officially recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday in 2022, giving state workers the option to take the day off in lieu of a personal day. That means state employees are scheduled to work on Juneteenth unless they choose to use their accrued leave to observe the holiday.
What’s closed on Juneteenth in California and the Bay Area counties
The federal holiday Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19, which this year is Thursday. Here’s the holiday plan for offices in the Bay Area: Banks closed. ATMs will be in operation. Stock
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What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Become a US Holiday?
A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.
Skokie celebrates Juneteenth with dance, heritage
Cultural and food booths, entertainment and an invitation to join in the dancing were part of Skokie’s Juneteenth celebration held Saturday at Oakton Park. “The turnout has been great
10 Juneteenth events in Lower Hudson Valley to celebrate freedom for all: Where to go
Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., is celebrated with numerous events across the Lower Hudson Valley. Various locations are hosting events, including Bedford Hills, Carmel, Haverstraw, Ossining, Port Chester, and Pound Ridge. Juneteenth, which is commemorated June 19, honors the end of slavery in the United States.
A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate
Among the orders issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War was one declaring that all enslaved people in the state were now free, and had “absolute equality.” (AP Video: Kendria LaFleur) Chelsea Andrews,
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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.
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