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Juneteenth, US Federal Holiday

CT Juneteenth celebrations go on despite federal attacks on DEI: 'Very important to continue'

When she approached her usual suspects about donating to this year's Juneteenth parade in Stamford, Jaclyn Williams hit a bit of a brick wall. Williams is the chair of the Juneteenth Committee in Stamford and is in charge of putting on the annual Juneteenth parade.

USA Today · 9h

Juneteenth is this week. When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? Why do we celebrate?

Juneteenth, the holiday marking the official end of slavery is celebrated annually on June 19, but became recognized as a federal holiday a few years back.

U.S. News & World Report · 13h

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,

Juneteenth, Connecticut

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What is closed on Juneteenth in Connecticut? Check the list

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will be closed on Juneteenth, meaning no mail will be delivered. However, FedEx pickup and delivery services will be available, according to the company's website. FedEx Office locations will also be open. The New York Stock Exchange is closed on Juneteenth.

CT Insider on MSN · 14h

What's open and closed on Juneteenth in Connecticut

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States nearly 160 years ago, but it wasn't until a few years ago that it was recognized as a federal and state holiday in Connecticut. It's celebrated on June 19,

USA Today · 4h

What is Juneteenth? Here's what's open and closed

Here's everything you need to know about Juneteenth, including when it is and the meaning behind the day, plus what's open and closed.

Connecticut state leaders recognize Juneteenth with ceremony, music, panel

Thursday is Juneteenth, and on Wednesday, state leaders and local activists held an event in Hartford recognizing the day.

Juneteenth celebrations take place across Connecticut this week

Several Juneteenth celebrations are expected to be held in Connecticut this week. “It very important to come together to help make change,” Sylvia D. Reid, an attorney and attendee of the Juneteenth ...

Juneteenth celebrations are here in Connecticut. Here’s how you can attend

Join the West Hartford community on June 14th to celebrate the 5th Annual CommUNITY Juneteenth Celebration located at West ...

When is Juneteenth? Here's what to know and where to celebrate in CT

Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19 and falls on a Thursday this year.

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Juneteenth celebrations happening in Connecticut this year

Several cities, towns, and local organizations are hosting Juneteenth celebration events across Connecticut this year.

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New Haven’s Juneteenth Restaurant Week highlights Black-owned eateries in city

It’s Juneteenth Restaurant Week in New Haven, and more than 25 Black-owned businesses are participating. Those businesses ...

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Old Greenwich Sidewalk Sales, Juneteenth events and other local news

The sale, organized by the Old Greenwich Merchants Association, is from Thursday to Sunday. Visitors can expect live ...

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