In celebration of Juneteenth, a local organization dedicated to supporting the arts is making nearly $200,000 in funds available for African American-led art. ArtsWave, which supports the Cincinnati region’s arts, announced the round of funding to support African American arts organizations as well as plans for its second annual artist showcase, part of the Black […]
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Juneteenth celebrations in Covington this weekend; city offices will be closed on Monday in recognition of holiday
Covington announced Thursday it is joining other local cities in a celebration of Juneteenth this weekend and recognizing it as an official city holiday on Monday, June 20. “Juneteenth is a significant day in our nation’s history,” City Manager Ken Smith said. “Many of us were taught that slavery ended with the Emancipation Proclamation, or […]
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Dayton names Juneteenth a city holiday
The City of Dayton is officially recognizing Juneteenth (June 19) as a city holiday. Juneteenth is an important day in American history, commemorating June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were to be freed […]
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City of Covington designates Juneteenth as an official holiday
Juneteenth is now an official holiday in the City of Covington. City Hall will remain open for business this coming Monday, which is Presidents Day. City Hall will now close on Monday, June 20. On Tuesday, the Covington City Commission’s voted to switch paid holidays for non-union city employees. City leaders are acknowledging the diversity […]
