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Juneteenth
Biden Signs Bill Making Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Into Law
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06.17.21 | 5:27 pm
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) 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
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06.16.21 | 6:54 pm
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) 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
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06.16.21 | 12:54 pm
Where Things Stand: Stark Difference In Trump, GOP Marking Of Juneteenth Prime Badge
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06.19.20 | 1:12 pm

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’
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06.18.20 | 1:31 pm
Trump Campaign Didn’t Expect Level of Blowback On Tulsa Juneteenth Rally Decision
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06.15.20 | 10:17 am
‘Another Racist In Town’: Trump Schedules Campaign Events During Black Memorials Prime Badge
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06.12.20 | 5:01 pm
The Hidden History Of Juneteenth
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06.18.15 | 3:11 pm