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GOP senator objects to making Juneteenth a federal holiday

Wednesday, July 22 by ABC News

By TRISH TURNER, ABC NEWSSens. John Cornyn and Ed Markey -- from opposite ends of the political spectrum -- attempted to pass legislation by unanimous consent on Wednesday making Juneteenth a federal holiday, saying it was past... Read More.

Chicago woman’s successful push for Juneteenth holiday brings online fame

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

By JADE LAWSON, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As black people around the country prepare for Juneteenth, with a larger impact than normal this year as protests over racial injustice sweep the nation, thousands are fighting to implement change -- including... Read More.

Nike, Target, Twitter and more make Juneteenth a paid company holiday

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

By CATHERINE THORBECKE, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A handful of corporations in the U.S. announced this year that they are making Juneteenth, the day traditionally used to commemorate the end of slavery, a companywide holiday.The holiday traces its... Read More.

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GOP senator objects to making Juneteenth a federal holiday

Chicago woman’s successful push for Juneteenth holiday brings online fame

Nike, Target, Twitter and more make Juneteenth a paid company holiday

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