Juneteenth Freedom Finally Reached

Juneteenth, the day enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free in 1865, is now a federal holiday — thanks to activist Opal Lee’s tireless campaign that gathered over 1.5 million signatures. Signed into law in 2021 by President Biden, it’s the longest-running celebration of Black freedom in America. While government offices close, private employers decide if employees get the day off — so mark your calendar for June 19th: a day to remember, reflect, and celebrate. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a44bf5052f7360ac