Governor Declares Juneteenth as a Legal Holiday in Connecticut
Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation Friday declaring Juneteenth as a legal state holiday beginning next year. Juneteenth Independence Day takes place on June 19 every year – it’s the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., according to the governor’s office. “Juneteenth marks an important day in our nation that for far too long has gone…
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