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Time of India
10-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
What is Juneteenth? Why does America celebrate it and will it be a federal holiday?
Image credits: Getty Images U nique days and holidays are America's thing. From National Hamburger Day to National High Five Day, the country celebrates some of the most distinct days with exciting fervour. At the top of this and nearest to come is Juneteenth, America's youngest federal holiday. What is it, why is it celebrated in America and will it be a federal holiday? Let's find out. What is Juneteenth? Image credits: X On June 19th, 1865, the last Black slaves of the Confederacy were ordered free following the arrival of Union troops in Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth commemorates this day. While it may have happened years ago, the holiday came to prominence in 2020 during the nationwide protests for ongoing racial inequalities in the system highlighted after the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. It was officially recognized as a federal holiday by President Joe Biden in 2021. The history of Juneteenth On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation to free enslaved African Americans in secessionist states. However, it was two years later in 1865 that the people in Galveston, Texas got news of their freedom. On June 19th, Major General Gordon Granger announced to the community the proclamation. It was because while the enslaved people had been officially emancipated years ago, their enslavers ignored the order until Union troops arrived to enforce it, told Cliff Robinson, the founder of to USA TODAY. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Medical Mystery Solved: Dementia and Memory Loss Has Been Linked To This Common Thing. vitalgethealth Click Here Undo "The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired labourer," announced Granger. Texas was the last Confederate state to announce the proclamation in America. When is Juneteenth? Image credits: X Juneteenth National Independence Day is celebrated on June 19, every year which is Thursday, in 2025. It is considered a federal holiday. Why is it called Juneteenth? The word Juneteenth combines "June" and "nineteenth" to honour the day when Granger announced the abolition of slavery in Texas. It is also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day. What will be open and close on Juneteenth? The United States Postal Service, schools, and banks including Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Citibank, Truist, and others will be closed on Juneteenth. How is Juneteenth celebrated? Image credits: Getty Images The celebration of Juneteenth marks the Black Americans' true Independence Day. It includes prayer services, family gatherings, community festivals and parades and education speeches that remind people of the history of the Black culture and their fight for freedom. Red foods and drinks mark an important part of the Juneteenth celebrations as the colour is highly associated with the people of Yaruba and Kongo, who were affected by the transatlantic slave trade. It symbolizes sacrifice, transition and power.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
National Donut Day 2025: Get freebies and best deals from these brands today
Image credits: X/@TravisJaudon The first Friday of June is celebrated as National Donut Day in the USA annually. Commemorating the 'Donut Lassies' from World War I, the day brings in loads of free donuts and special deals for lovers of the dessert. In 2025, the first Friday of June is today and various brands are honouring the American history with limited-time treats. Why is National Donut Day celebrated and which brands are offering freebies and best deals? Find out below! National Donut Day: History Image credits: X/@bid1989 The US has numerous food-related "holidays" including National Hamburger Day and National Wine Day. But out of all of them, National Donut Day has a historical story. The Salvation Army established the first Friday of June as National Donut Day in 1938 to honour the organization's Donut Lassies, women who travelled to France to serve donuts and other snacks to soldiers fighting during World War I. 'National Donut Day is a time to remember the lasting impact of a unique piece of history and to honour the heroic men and women who have served our country,' said The Salvation Army's national commander, Merle Heatwole in an official statement. National Donut Day: Freebies and best deals Image credits: X/@mwalke0628 Along with honouring acts of service in history, National Donut Day brings in big smiles and excitement for the connoisseurs of the dessert who get to have them free or at low costs. Below are the brands celebrating the day along with you. Krispy Kreme Image credits: X/@The_Big_P Krispy Kreme is one of the most popular brands for donuts and the donut chain is giving away one free donut to all customers with no purchase necessary on June 6. Additionally, you can get a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for just $2 when you buy any other dozen for a regular prize. From June 7, Krispy Kreme is also kicking off "14 Days of Original Glazed" which includes: June 7-20: Krispy Kreme Rewards loyalty program allows you to get a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for $9.99 (limit one per guest per day). June 13: All customers can get a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for 13 cents with the purchase of any dozen at the regular price. June 20: Get a dozen Original Glazed Donuts for just $2 with the purchase of any dozen at a regular price. Also, multiple customers will be randomly selected at participating shops to win 12 months of free Original Glazed donuts. Dunkin' Image credits: X/@MrSoprano21 Get a free classic donut with any beverage purchase at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on June 6. You can also get the limited-edition Dunkin' merchandise created with Stoney Clover Lane. Duck Donuts Image credits: X/@Skye_la27 Get a free cinnamon sugar donut for free on June 6 at Duck Donuts. The offer is limited to one per person and only available in-store. You can also get 6 cinnamon sugar donuts for $6 or $1 off a medium hot or iced coffee, in-store or online. Paris Baguette Image credits: X/@marinainvan Members of the PB Rewards loyalty program can get a free sugar mochi donut or small twisted donut with any purchase on June 6. Shipley Do-nuts Image credits: X/@ShipleyDo_Nuts Enjoy a free glazed do-nut with any purchase at Shipley Do-nuts on June 6. The offer is only available for in-person and online orders with code DonutDay25. Tim Hortons Image credits: X/@PalmateersM From June 6-8, members of the Tims Rewards loyalty program can avail a free donut with the purchase of any size beverage. Voodoo Doughnut Image credits: X/@dougbies Buy a $10 Pink Raised Glazed Dozen at Voodoo Doughnut on June 6 and get a donut of your choice for free. Along with this, don't forget to ask your local donut stores for any National Donut Day deals.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Where you can get a deal for your meal on National Hamburger Day
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Happy National Hamburger Day! If you're in the Shreveport area, several national chains are offering delicious deals today. Here are a few participating restaurants in or near Shreveport. Buffalo Wild Wings – 50% off any burger. Available today only when you order takeout or delivery with Buffalo Wild Wings GO. Use promo code: GOBURGER Dairy Queen (DQ) – DQ restaurants say they are giving burger lovers a reason to celebrate without the splurge. Starting May 26 through June 1, fans can buy any Signature Stackburger and score a second for just $0.99. This offer is available on any of their five Signature Stackburgers. Kroger – Kroger is offering a six-pack of Private Selection Angus Beef Chuck Patties for just $6.99. This coupon is valid from May 28 to May 31 and can be used in-store or for online pickup. You can find and redeem the coupon through the Kroger app as well. Free WhatABurger – WhatABurger will be selecting 75 winners to win free burgers for a year. Order any number one through number 8 Whatameal online or scan your app in-store on May 28, and you'll be entered for a chance to win Whataburger for a Year. Whataburger Rewards members can enter by emailing to enter at sweepstakes@ 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Senate Republican campaign committee 'grills' Chuck Schumer on National Hamburger Day
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is revisiting a much-maligned year-old photo from Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. The NRSC, which is the campaign arm of the Senate GOP, marked National Hamburger Day on Wednesday with a new video titled, "We Grill Right," which spotlights Schumer's viral social media post from last year's Father's Day. In the photo that appeared in the 2024 post, Schumer appeared to place a slice of cheese on an uncooked burger patty. Only On Fox News: Senate Republican Campaign Chair Reveals How Many Seats He's Aiming For In 2026 "Our family has lived in an apartment building for all our years, but my daughter and her wife just bought a house with a backyard and for the first time we're having a barbeque with hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill!" Schumer wrote in his post. Schumer was quickly grilled on X, formerly Twitter, by a chorus of conservatives who pilloried his cooking skills, and the longtime senator soon deleted the post. He was also called out by late-night host Stephen Colbert. Read On The Fox News App Democrats' New Senate Campaign Chair Reveals Keys To Winning Back Majority In 2026 Fast-forward a year and the NRSC, in their video maligning Schumer, urged voters to "join a real party, the Republican Party. We grill right." The NRSC was also selling related merchandise on its website, including beer koozies that read, "I grill like I vote. Right." The NRSC also used their email release to also highlight recent reports, confirmed by Fox News, that some Democratic strategists and consultants were spending millions of dollars to better communicate with male and working-class voters, whom the party has struggled to court in recent election cycles. Democrats' Strategy Session To Better Communicate With Male Voters Ridiculed "Shouldn't take much to know how to grill a burger or correctly call a pick six, but apparently for Democrats, figuring out how to be a normal American takes at least $20 million — and even that won't be enough," NRSC regional press secretary Nick Puglia claimed in a statement. Republicans currently control the Senate with a 53-47 majority. The GOP aims to expand their majority in next year's midterm elections. Fox News reached out to the rival Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for a response to the new attack by the NRSC, but the DSCC had yet to take a bite at the time this report was article source: Senate Republican campaign committee 'grills' Chuck Schumer on National Hamburger Day
28-05-2025
- Business
Wendy's offers classic burger for a penny on National Hamburger Day
Wendy's is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a mouthwatering offer that's hard to resist. The burger chain is offering its Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for just a penny with any purchase on Wednesday, which happens to be the burger lover's favorite day. The enticing offer will only be available through Wendy's app for a limited time until Sunday. Wendy's Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers are made with Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, mayo, and the chain's signature square beef patty. The National Hamburger Day deal also jumpstarts Wendy's 100 Days of Savings promotion that gives fans a rotating array of app-only offers throughout the summer months, including a $1 deal on Dave's Single burgers with any purchase on Saturdays until the end of July.
