On the first official celebration of juneteenth, not everyone is aware of its significance. June 19, which is wednesday.
On the first official celebration of juneteenth, not everyone is aware of its significance. Friday will mark the first time new jersey celebrates its newest state holiday:
But At The State Level, Governments.
The federal holiday is celebrated on june 19 no matter what day of the week it falls on (this year it is monday) and local towns, schools and private employers are.
For Only The Second Time Ever, New Jersey Will Celebrate Juneteenth As A State Holiday On Friday.
In new jersey, juneteenth is observed as a state holiday on the third friday in june.
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Juneteenth Commemorates The Abolition Of Slavery In The United States.
Phil murphy had already signed a law in september 2020 that established juneteenth day as an official state.
Texas Was Considered The Westernmost Confederate State At The Time.
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