For many Americans, June 19 has long had a special meaning. But last Friday, the day known as Juneteeth got a lot of added attention. The holiday, which honors the end of slavery in America, was celebrated as people marched against the police treatment of African Americans and President Donald Trump postponed a rally on the 19th for one day out of respect.
It may seem to some that Juneteenth appeared suddenly this year (Google just added it as a holiday to its calendar in 2020), but the number of entities and groups acknowledging the day has been growing for decades. And a look at the numbers suggests a national holiday may soon be a reality. CONT.
Dante Chinni, NBC News
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