Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Jubilee Day, commemorates the anniversary date of June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas which was 2 and 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
It now is an official state holiday in Washington! Bill sponsor, 29th LD Rep. Melanie Morgan, said, ” Recognizing Juneteenth as a legal state holiday is a down payment towards racial reconciliation and healing.”
Join in commemorations:
Tuesday, 6/15 – Monday, 6/21, Northwest African American Museum Juneteenth Week – some virtual, some in Seattle parks
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https://www.naamnw.org/
juneteenth
Thursday, 6/17, online with WA State Democrats, 29th LD Rep. Melanie Morgan discusses Juneteenth
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washdems/posts/ 4436637933035136 - Saturday, 3:30-8, Puyallup’s De Coursey Park, Community Celebration
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