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In this June 19, 2020, photo, protesters chant as they march after a Juneteenth rally at the Brooklyn Museum, in New York.(John Minchillo)
Updated at 7 a.m. Thursday to reflect Biden scheduling the bill signing for Thursday.
Over the weekend thousands will join in celebrating Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of slaves in Texas – a tradition that stems from 1865.
And this year, for the first time, it will be national holiday.
As conversations of social justice, diversity and inclusion continue, the Aggie community remains vocal. One such advocate for change and educational dialogue is faculty member Rebecca Hankins, Ph.D.