The US only made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, though it’s long been the United States’ only popular annual celebration of the abolition of slavery.
Happy Juneteenth. The job isn't done.
Happy Juneteenth! The US only made Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021, though it’s long been the United States’ only popular annual celebration of the abolition of slavery. Here’s a little history, and commentary, on Juneteenth.
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