Juneteenth 2024 Washington State Holiday. Supporters call it an historic day for efforts to end systemic racism and create a more equitable washington as gov. Black arts legacies celebration (washington hall, seattle) june 19:
Many americans are celebrating juneteenth, marking the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the u.s. This saturday, june 19, will mark the first juneteenth since gov.
Commemorate Juneteenth Through An Evening Of Programming Curated By Blk Wins.
Here's what to know about the holiday, and what will be closed monday in observance.
Metro Offices Will Be Closed.
Read this opinion piece by lanesha debardelaben, director of the northwest african american museum, on our state’s newest official holiday.
Holiday, As The Nation Joined 47 States In Recognizing This Day As A Time To.
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Jay Inslee Has Officially Declared Juneteenth A State Holiday In Washington.
It commemorates the date in 1865 when news of the emancipation of african american slaves reached galveston.
He Signed A Slate Of Bills On Thursday Including House Bill 1016, Making June 19 A Paid Day Off For State.
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