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Juneteenth Celebrations Proceed as White House Skips Observance

Federal diversity cutbacks have led organizers nationwide to downsize Juneteenth events

Opal Lee to Skip Fort Worth Walk for Freedom and Participate Remotely

Government Offices and Banks Close for Juneteenth Observance; UPS and FedEx Maintain Services

Juneteenth 2025 Brings Federal Closures and Celebrations Nationwide

Juneteenth 2025: Federal Holiday Honors Emancipation with Postal, Bank and Market Closures