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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.

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What is Juneteenth and when did it become a US federal holiday?

Juneteenth, a day that marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans, is always observed on June 19 each year. It became a U.S. federal holiday in 2021, following the signing of a bill by former President Joe Biden.

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What Is Juneteenth? How Did It Become a US Holiday?

A celebration of Black history and freedom, the day rose in prominence following the sweeping protests against racial injustice in 2020.

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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Is Juneteenth a holiday? What's open and closed on June 19

Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived at Galveston on June 19, 1865, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. That was more than two months after ...

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Tasty tidbits: Three eateries coming to new Kensington shopping center

Plus: All Set in Silver Spring to offer Juneteenth-inspired menu; Häagen-Dazs celebrates Gaithersburg opening Saturday with ...

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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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