Juneteenth
While we expect Trumpians and other business owners of New York to resist the new law and probably make their employees to work on Juneteenth just out of spite, it's still nice to know that others will celebrate the holiday and give their workers a summer day to enjoy without fear of missing some pay.
The claim was so wild that even Sen. Kamala Harris had to hop on Twitter to ask folks if they've heard of the holiday before he mentioned, and you know how that went.
Ft. Worth activist Ms. Opal Lee began her walk to DC in effort to petition the observance of Juneteenth as a national holiday.
"You can't even get to July 4th without going through June 19th."
According to the official website, Juneteenth “is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.” A lot of people would take this time to hang out or relax with friends and family. But why not take this day to educate yourself or learn more about how far we’ve come […]
Black Independence Day, otherwise known as Juneteenth, represents freedom in many ways.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday of notable significance for many African Americans. June 19, 1865, highlights the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas.
As we look to celebrate this date this year following a slew of unjust murders and social unrest, here’s a playlist celebrating all of our melanin magic.
"Finally we recognize that Black Lives Absolutely Matter" June 19th, better known as Juneteenth has been celebrated for years within our Black community. Virginia Governor Northam announced that June 19th will be a paid holiday for Virginia.
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NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Makes Juneteenth A Paid Holiday
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President Donald Trump Fixes Lips To Say He Made Juneteenth Relevant
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Nike Supports 93-Year-Old 1,300 Mile Walk To DC In Effort To Make Juneteenth A National Holiday
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Pastor Freddie Haynes Explains The Truth About Juneteenth [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]
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