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Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth

Seattle marks joyful Juneteenth even as attacks on Black history, diversity mount

Thousands of Seattleites celebrated Juneteenth and lifted up community at events and festivals Thursday, even as national leaders attack diversity initiatives and Black history.

Yahoo · 1d

Juneteenth events across Seattle area to celebrate Black history, culture

A variety of events are planned across Washington for Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Juneteenth endures even as the rest of Black history is under attack by Trump and GOP. Here’s why.

It may be that trying to undo a national holiday, particularly one as publicly embraced as Juneteenth, would be a harder sell than eliminating an office tucked inside a federal agency.

Juneteenth, American Civil War

The Seattle Times · 23h

What’s open and closed on Juneteenth in Seattle and WA

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the last enslaved Black Americans that they were freed.

USA Today · 1d

When is Juneteenth 2025? Is there mail? What is open, closed? What to know about holiday

America's Second Independence Day is today. So, what is Juneteenth? And why is it celebrated? Here's what to know.

CBS News on MSN · 10h

On Juneteenth, Trump says America has "too many non-working holidays"

President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."

Seattle magazine on MSN14h

Must List: Seven Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’re thinking about Black joy, freedom, and the work it takes to keep moving forward. If you’re ...

Hoodline6h

Seattle to Enjoy Mild Juneteenth Weather Before Rainy Weekend, NWS Reports

Seattle's Juneteenth forecast predicts a partly cloudy day with a high of 69 degrees and light winds, with increasing chances ...

Capitol Hill Seattle1d

Celebrate Juneteenth 2025 in Seattle at Jimi Hendrix Park and the Northwest African American Museum

The jackasses in the Trump administration still haven’t figured out how to cancel Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Mark the commemoration Thursday with events and celebrations in the Central ...

Axios on MSN7d

Seattle's Juneteenth 2025 celebrations: What to know

It will also feature live performances and food trucks.Runs from 3:30-9:30 pm both Fridays.Atlantic Street Center Juneteenth ...

West Seattle Blog18h

Here’s our list of what’s happening (and not) for your Juneteenth Thursday

SEATTLE PARKS & RECREATION: Many Seattle Parks facilities (but not all) are closed. USPS: Juneteenth is a US Postal Service ...

MyNorthwest9h

Photos of Juneteenth celebrations commemorating end to slavery

Juneteenth celebrations took place across the U.S., commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas learned ...

15hon MSN

Trump is silent about Juneteenth on a day he previously honored as president

President Donald Trump honored Juneteenth in each of his first four years as president, before it became a federal holiday.

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In a first, ‘granddaughter of Juneteenth’ leads Opal’s freedom walk

What happens to a holiday when its most beloved champion cannot join the celebration? On Thursday, hundreds still showed up ...

‘There’s no finish line to learning’: Former Seahawk Avril talks football, teaching youth at Spokane Juneteenth celebration

From his favorite Super Bowl halftime performance to mentoring the next generation, former Seattle Seahawk and Super Bowl ...

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