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Juneteenth is a state holiday, but the day it’s recognized in Utah doesn’t align with the federal government. One state ...
Alexis Bradley, from Let’s Talk Sis, joined us in the studio this morning to celebrate Juneteenth’s history. On June 19th, ...
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The "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City was struck by violence when a man allegedly brandished a rifle near the crowd.
A Juneteenth celebration is returning to The Gateway for its fifth consecutive year. “The holiday is a reflection of America's history as a nation,” said Cleopatra Balfour.
On that day, the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing that all enslaved African Americans were free. The ...
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held Thursday for the rebuilding of one of the nation’s oldest Black churches, whose congregants first gathered outdoors in secret before ...
Thursday is Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the day in 1865 when the last remaining slaves in the U.S. were freed. This year marks the fifth time since 2021 that June 19 has been designated a ...
According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated ...
Juneteenth was officially established as a federal holiday under former President Joe Biden in 2021. Here's what's closed on June 19.
Listen to live music and poetry, learning about Black history and support Black culture in celebration of Juneteenth in County ...
Amid heightened concerns over festival safety across Utah, the founder of southern Utah's only official Juneteenth ...