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African American Freedom Day

Anna Harden June 19, 2024 0 Comment

Julia Murphy | Especially for Seacoastonline PORTSMOUTH – During the annual Juneteenth ceremony on Wednesday, every inch of shade was valuable space. The ceremony took place in temperatures of over 30 degrees Celsius at...

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What is closed on Juneteenth 2024 in NH? Here's the list.

Anna Harden June 19, 2024 0 Comment

Akwaaba Ensemble at Juneteenth in Portsmouth There will be a Juneteenth ceremony featuring the Akwaaba Ensemble at the African Burying Ground in Portsmouth on Monday, June 19, 2023. Jane Murphy, especially for Seacoastonline Although...

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Juneteenth is still not a holiday in the state of New Hampshire after the House of Representatives rejected it

Anna Harden June 19, 2024 0 Comment

CONCORD – While Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, in New Hampshire it is merely a memorial day that falls into the same category of holidays as Halloween and Earth Day. This...

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4th year as a federal holiday, still no Florida holiday

Anna Harden June 19, 2024 0 Comment

What is Juneteenth? The history and meaning of the holiday explained. For this reason, this once local festival is significant in US history. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston...

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Grants available for black businesses along Route 66 in Illinois

Anna Harden June 18, 2024 0 Comment

Black businesses along Route 66 have a unique opportunity to receive thousands in grants to start or grow their businesses. The Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, a coalition of state Route 66 associations, is...