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Is Juneteenth a federal holiday? State holiday? What to know about day's history in Missouri
Yes, Juneteenth is a state holiday in Missouri and is observed every 19th day of June. As such, all state offices are closed on that day, unless it falls on the weekend, in which case offices will be closed either the preceding Friday or following Monday.
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,
Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), in collaboration with the NAACP of Springfield, is proud to present the 3rd annual ...
Join The Hope Center KC for their Juneteenth celebration today (June 19th) from 4:30-7:30 PM! It’s an event to come together ...
A Mid-Missouri organization supporting our nation’s military honored black veterans on Juneteenth. The United States Exercise ...
A recent Columbia resident shares some family history, and a celebration committee member shares why Juneteenth is important.
Today is Juneteenth, and while it’s only been an official federal holiday since 2021, the city of Fayette will be holding its ...
Thursday, June 19th is a federal holiday and commemorates the day in 1865 that officially marked the end of slavery in the ...
This weekend, the Juneteenth celebrations continue. News-Press NOW's Kendra Simpson found just a few of the events celebrating the holiday in this week's edition of See St. Joseph. The Juneteenth ...
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NFL Teams In Agreement On Juneteenth HolidayThursday June 19 is Juneteenth, a federal United States holiday to commemorate the ending of slavery. The holiday marks the ...
The Gateway Festival Orchestra presented a musical journey for an audience gathered at Ritenour High School Wednesday evening ...
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Arkansas celebrates Juneteenth with marches, music, and cultural events across the stateJuneteenth, America's newest federal holiday, celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Sign up ...
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