Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates the signing of Juneteenth as a National Holiday, 2021.
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On June 17th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Check out these videos below to learn more about the history of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth recognized as a state holiday in Minnesota, 2023.
Minnesota's Governor, Tim Walz, signed a bill making Juneteenth a holiday in Minnesota
Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth Day, is a teacher and an activist. She worked tirelessly to make Juneteenth a National Holiday in the USA.
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