Juneteenth

Biden Signs Bill Making Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Into Law
By | June 17, 2021 5:27 p.m.
UNITED STATES - MAY 13: Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., talks with reporters at the House steps of the Capitol on Thursday, May 13, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) GOP Rep Opposes Juneteenth As Federal Holiday Because Of Outrage Over Critical Race Theory
By | June 16, 2021 6:54 p.m.
WASHINGTON D.C., June 20, 2020 -- A sign is seen during protests against racial injustice to mark Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, near the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, June 19, 2020. This year's Juneteenth comes amid nationwide demonstrations against police brutality and racism triggered by the death of George Floyd in police custody. More than 20 rallies, marches and events were scheduled for Friday in Washington, D.C., with hundreds more in over 40 states, according to the Movement for Black Lives, a coalition of U.S. groups representing the interests of black communities. (Photo by Liu Jie/Xinhua via Getty) House Will Vote On Making Juneteenth A Federal Holiday After Unanimous Senate Passage
By | June 16, 2021 12:54 p.m.
Where Things Stand: Stark Difference In Trump, GOP Marking Of Juneteenth Prime Badge
This is your TPM early-afternoon briefing.
By | June 19, 2020 1:12 p.m.

It’s Juneteenth and President Trump is, predictably, handling the day that marks the liberation of slaves in the United States poorly.

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You’re Welcome, Black America: Trump Claims He Made Juneteenth ‘Very Famous’
By | June 18, 2020 1:31 p.m.
Trump Campaign Didn’t Expect Level of Blowback On Tulsa Juneteenth Rally Decision
By | June 15, 2020 10:17 a.m.
‘Another Racist In Town’: Trump Schedules Campaign Events During Black Memorials Prime Badge
By | June 12, 2020 5:01 p.m.
The Hidden History Of Juneteenth
By | June 18, 2015 3:11 p.m.
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