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Updated: 4:44 PM EDT Apr 8, 2021 Beginning this year, June 19 or Juneteenth National Freedom Day will become an official holiday in Howard County.The day celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, and it marks the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached slaves in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after it was signed. This celebration is not just for our African American community, and that s an important distinction that I want to make, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said. In Howard County, we consistently recognize that diversity is our strength, and are always working to be more equitable and inclusive, that includes making sure that our community has the opportunity to recognize and learn more about this defining day. Since June 19 falls on a Saturday, county employees will receive paid holiday leave on Friday, June 18.Also, Annapolis city leaders revealed earlier this year that the state capital will host its first official Juneteenth

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