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NorthJersey.com What wasn t even a state-recognized holiday, just one year ago, seems like it will suddenly be celebrated as the newest federal holiday when it rolls around again this Saturday. Juneteenth June 19 was unanimously voted a federal holiday by the Senate yesterday. The measure to pass a Juneteenth National Independence Day passed the house by a large margin today. President Joe Biden will need to sign the bill for it to become law. And that puts New Jersey, which made Juneteenth a state observance on Sept. 10, and New York, which made Juneteenth a state holiday on Oct. 14, ahead of the curve. And it leaves Randy Glover, producer of Bergen County s Juneteenth Celebration in Overpeck Park Saturday from noon to 6 p.m., feeling good about himself, his colleagues, and the county. ....
Posted on Students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are encouraged to take advantage of the many virtual and in-person opportunities in Dane County this week in celebration of Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates when U.S. troops liberated nearly 200,000 Black Texans on June 19, 1865, bringing freedom to the last enslaved people in the former Confederacy more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It’s a celebration of freedom and African American history, culture, and progress. “Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and marks an important moment in American history. We are proud to be a part of our community celebrations which promote unity, pride and awareness,” said Cheryl B. Gittens, UW–Madison interim deputy vice chancellor for diversity & inclusion and chief diversity officer. “I encourage everyone in the UW–Madison community to participate in the events being offered this week by the Kujichagulia ....
What is Juneteenth? 10 things to know about the holiday kare11.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kare11.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.