As Juneteenth and the Fourth of July were approaching, I found myself asking: What does it really mean to be free in the U.S.? It’s telling that we need two different holidays to commemorate freedom, ...

"It's more important than ever to gather publicly and tell our stories and lift up the Black voices through art and joy,” ...

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two ...

Juneteenth has been a federal holiday since 2021, when President Joe Biden signed it into law. The bill passed with near ...

Juneteenth, a pivotal celebration in African American history, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, particularly marking June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned of their ...

What does the UK-EU deal mean for holidays and jobs? Your questions answered. 20 May 2025. Share Save. Share Save. Alamy. ... which will bring economic benefits of around £5bn a year.

What does the UK-EU deal mean for holidays and jobs? Your questions answered. Image source, Alamy. Published. 20 May 2025. ... which will bring economic benefits of around £5bn a year.

The Economic Cost of Midweek Holidays. ... and Farmers’ Day—must remain on their designated dates to preserve their meaning. However, other holidays, including Constitutional Day, May Day, ...

In the 2025 tax bills, the Ministry of Finance has proposed a three-year income tax holiday for newly registered businesses with capital not exceeding Shs500 million effective July 2025.

Good Friday, observed on April 18, 2025, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is a day of mourning and penance for Christians. While not a federal holiday, some states like Illinois ...

Travel spend as a whole was up 5.7% year-on-year, and Barclays said: “Three-fifths (61%) of consumers say they have spent on non-essential items even when they were financially stretched, with ...