Laramie County Lawmaker To Propose Juneteenth As State Holiday
While Juneteenth is being recognized as a federal holiday for the first time this year, it's not a state holiday in Wyoming or many other states.
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Governor Gordon Applauds Federal Recognition of ‘Juneteenth’ Holiday
Upon the news that President Biden signed a bill that was passed by congress to officially commemorate June 19 (or 'Juneteenth') as a federal holiday, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has issued a statement of support for the decision.
NEED TO KNOW: What is Juneteenth?
June 19, Juneteenth, is a day of celebration of the end of slavery and of remembrance of slavery's legacy in the United States.
Wyoming Food for Thought Project Offering Free Community BBQ to Commemorate ‘Juneteenth’
The Wyoming Food for Thought Project is holding a free community BBQ on Saturday, June 19 to commemorate 'Juneteenth.'