McClellan on Juneteenth: Blacks ‘must remain vigilant to extreme efforts to strip away’ freedoms
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Today is the fourth federally recognized Juneteenth Celebration commemorating the freedom of slaves after the American Civil War.
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Juneteenth: Recognition important, real change takes more than 24 hours
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Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates African American freedom and the end of slavery. For many in the United States, it’s a day off work.
Waynesboro celebrates Juneteenth, recognizes continued struggle for racial equality
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The River City’s first celebration of Juneteenth was held at Ridgeview Park on Sunday and organized by the Waynesboro branch of the NAACP.
Waynesboro trash collection schedule affected by Juneteenth holiday
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Waynesboro Public Works will be closed on Monday in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Public Works will reopen on Tuesday. Trash collection will run on a one-day delay for the week of June 20-24.
Impact of Juneteenth holiday muted unless history, meaning understood
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The federal designation of Juneteenth as a holiday is a nice commemoration but one with little impact in terms of educating most Americans, says a Virginia Tech expert.
Waynesboro branch of NAACP brings community together with first Juneteenth celebration
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The first-ever Juneteenth Celebration in the River City will be held Sunday, June 19, at Ridgeview Park from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Augusta County announces Juneteenth holiday schedule
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In observance of the Juneteenth Day holiday, many offices at the Augusta County Government Center, along with the Augusta County libraries and Shenandoah Valley Social Services offices, will be closed on Monday, June 20.
City of Staunton formally observing Juneteenth: Update to city schedules
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For the first time in its history, the City of Staunton will be officially observing Juneteenth on Monday, June 20.
List of Juneteenth 2022 celebrations in Virginia
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Virginia is in its third year of recognizing Juneteenth as an official state holiday and is celebrating the holiday all month long with events, speaker series, tours, and virtual offerings across the state.
Waynesboro Juneteenth celebration Saturday at 6 p.m.
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Waynesboro Mayor Bobby Henderson, at the last City Council meeting, read a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth in the City of Waynesboro. Now is the perfect time to learn more about the holiday.
