Despite push, states slow to make Juneteenth a paid holiday
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and CHEYANNE MUMPHREY Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recognition of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery…
Senate passes bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
By: Sam Cohen The Senate on Tuesday has unanimously passed legislation establishing Juneteenth, June 19, as a federal holiday. The passage…