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Trump changes his tune about the Juneteenth holiday

Juneteenth goes uncelebrated at White House as Trump complains about ‘too many’ holidays

President Donald Trump made no statement about the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, other than saying there were too many like it. Lesser occasions routinely garner official proclamations.

Insider on MSN · 8h

On Juneteenth, Trump says the US has 'too many' holidays

President Donald Trump said American holidays cost billions of dollars in lost productivity and "must change."

USA Today · 2h

Donald Trump faults 'non-working federal holidays' during national Juneteenth celebrations

President Donald Trump seemingly took a dig at Juneteenth, and other "non-working" holidays, in a social media post on June 19.

Juneteenth, federal holiday

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Juneteenth History: How the Holiday Started and Evolved Over Time

Juneteenth, the nation's newest federal holiday, is celebrated by Americans on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1860s.

USA TODAY · 1d

What is Juneteenth? Here's the history of the newest federal holiday

Juneteenth marks the events of June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas when the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops. The Civil War had ended on April 9, and the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on January 1, 1863.

Houston Chronicle · 1d

A guide to what the Juneteenth holiday is and how to celebrate it

Juneteenth festivities are rooted in cookouts and picnics. Originally celebrated as Black Americans’ true Independence Day, outdoor events allowed f

Juneteenth, Stock market

The Boston Globe · 3h

US stocks rise in their return from the Juneteenth holiday

NEW YORK (AP) — US stocks are drifting higher on Friday in their return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday.

Live Mint on MSN · 1d

Stock market holiday: Is US stock market closed or open today for Juneteenth?

US stock market is closed today, on Thursday, for the observance of Juneteenth 2025 National Independence Day. Both the US stock exchanges, Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), will remain closed on 19 June 2025.

TheStreet on MSN · 1d

Is the stock market open on Juneteenth 2025?

Here's what you need to know about trading stocks, bonds, and crypto on Juneteenth (Thursday, Jun. 19th) 2025.

Joe Biden, Juneteenth and Texas

CNN · 14h

Biden shares message of unity and action during Juneteenth celebration at historic Black church

Former President Joe Biden celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday at a historic Black church in Texas, calling for Americans to come together to push the country forward.

Associated Press · 14h

Former President Joe Biden gives Juneteenth speech at historic AME church in Texas

CBS News on MSN · 16h

Biden joins Juneteenth event at historic church in Texas

Biden said at the time that June 19 serves as a "day in which we remember the moral stain, the terrible toll that slavery took on the country, and continues to take." Juneteenth b

Juneteenth, closed

Fortune on MSN · 1d

Here’s what’s open (and closed) on Juneteenth 2025

Juneteenth just became a federal holiday in 2021—and while it took a little while, it’s also now an official holiday in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Many private businesses, however, still don’t observe it as a holiday,

Yahoo · 19h

So Many Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth

The Autry has a special exhibition celebrating Black Women athletes; the Linden restaurant has a special menu, and Venice is hosting a community picnic

Baltimore Sun on MSN · 1d

Here’s what’s closed Thursday in Carroll County for Juneteenth

Carroll County will mark the Juneteenth federal holiday Thursday with closures throughout government agencies. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.

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People Cannot Believe Donald Trump Made This "Cartoon Villian" Post For Juneteenth

As Americans celebrated Juneteenth on Thursday, Donald Trump complained that there are too many federal holidays. Trump wrote ...

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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, even before it became a federal ...

‘Our future is bright’ Grayslake’s Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk 2025

More than 200 people took part in this year’s annual Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom Walk on June 19 in Grayslake.

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No rain on this parade: Flint Juneteenth celebration shines bright despite weather

Children run back to the sidewalk after picking up candy during a Juneteenth Celebration Parade in Flint on Thursday, June 19 ...

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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 ...

Gary celebrates Juneteenth with parade in Midtown

Juneteenth, which is every June 19, is a federal holiday that celebrates the emancipation of all enslaved people in the U.S.

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Kroger Juneteenth cakes go TikTok viral for lack of creativity: 'This is a mockery!'

Kroger is facing backlash on TikTok after a video of lackluster Juneteenth cakes for sale at one of the grocery store's ...

In Harlem, a Juneteenth Celebration Revels in the Rhythms of Jazz

Music and dancing filled the streets Thursday night as residents turned out for the fourth annual Big Band Jubilee.

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