Juneteenth, a more recent federal holiday, is dedicated to celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved Black people. Events take place across the country on June 19 to commemorate the day in … ...

Updated: Jun 18, 2025 / 12:04 PM MDT DENVER (KDVR) — The majority of Denver’s city and county offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.

Juneteenth traces its origins back to Galveston, Texas where on June 19, 1865 Union soldiers, led by Major Gen. Gordon Granger landed in the city with news that the Civil War had ended and slaves ...

SIMIYU: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has called on farmers in Meatu District in Simiyu Region and across the country to continue increasing cotton and other crop production to supply raw materials ...

West Virginia also does not recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday, as confirmed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday, NewsNation affiliate WOWK reported. While some states have acknowledged ...

News Celebs Coronation Street Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon says 'she frustrates me' as crew 'shake head' on ITV soap The actress is best known for playing Maria Windass in the ITV soap ...

Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.2020: Juneteenth Black Out March 2021: Juneteenth Celebration and Art Show by Bertha Harris 2022: See how Shreveport celebrates Juneteenth On June 17 ...

On the flip side, if a state does not recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday, state government-mandated institutions, like city hall or the DMV, may remain open on June 19, even though federal ...

States that do not recognize Juneteenth as a permanent state holiday include Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming, as of June 17.

Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon has been playing Maria Connor on the ITV soap for the past 25 years and has revealed that she has been tempted to leave the show ...