Juneteenth, WA
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This vibrant Juneteenth celebration honors Black culture, creativity, and community. In partnership with The Chayah Movement, Community Aunties, and Tacoma Public Schools, this event will feature live performances,
Juneteenth celebrations have been scaled back this year due to funding shortfalls as companies and municipalities across the country reconsider their support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
(THE CONVERSATION) The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four years after President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, Americans have wrestled with what to make of the holiday.
Seattle's week ahead includes a mix of sun, clouds, and chances of showers, with temperatures hovering around the low 70s.
The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery in the U.S. goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in Texas at the end of the Civil War.
Travel personality Denella Ri'chard reflects on how a visit to Galveston, Texas, transformed how she views not only this holiday but American history itself.
Seattle's weather forecasts clear skies, a high of 66 degrees today, and gentle weather through the weekend with highs near 70 degrees.
This year's celebration, the Ninth annual Juneteenth on Farish, is hosted by Jackson's Brad "Kamikaze" Franklin and Funmi "Queen" Franklin and will include live music, local food vendors, drinks, arts and crafts and games.