A day of freedom and reflection: Juneteenth is now a federal holiday! What does it commemorate, and why is it so important to American history? Here’s what you need to know.

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When the 117th Congress recognized Juneteenth as an official national holiday in 2021, few could predict how far celebrations would go across the country. According to one Idaho city, those ...

POST FALLS, Idaho – In a decision that has sparked community reactions, the Post Falls City Council voted to replace Juneteenth with Columbus Day. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the end of ...

POST FALLS, Idaho — An organization in Northern Idaho is worried about how this decision from the city of Post Falls will impact their group's mission. North Idahoan Lauren McCroskey says she was ...

The decision means Post Falls city employees will no longer have Juneteenth as a paid holiday. The city council in Post Falls, Idaho, voted to remove Juneteenth from its official list of city holidays ...