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After California joined the Union in 1850, slavery continued here. It's a little-taught fact that makes Juneteenth more relevant to Californians.
California recognized Juneteenth in 2003. During the great migrations, people from Texas came West. They didn’t go north, or east. They came to Oakland, they came to Los Angeles, ...
Juneteenth is almost here. In 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom officially recognized the holiday, which recognizes the end of slavery in the United States, as a statewide "day of observance." ...
Juneteenth is almost here. In 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom officially recognized the holiday, which recognizes the end of slavery in the United States, as a statewide “day of observance ...
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, symbolizes the emancipation of slavery in the United States. Here's a list of Juneteenth events in Southern California, organized by date. Share your ...
Southern California Celebrates Juneteenth "It’s about our freedom and our rights, and I feel like this is the best way to celebrate that." By Lauren Coronado • Published June 19, 2022 ...
In 1852, the California Supreme Court said the state constitution’s ban on slavery didn’t apply to Black people who, “although persons, are property and without immunities.” Many of us ...
“California is proud to recognize Juneteenth as an official state holiday, honoring the centuries of struggles and triumphs that have brought us to this moment,” Newsom said in a news release.
Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, symbolizes the end of slavery in the United States. Here's a list of Juneteenth events in Southern California, organized by date.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KGTV) — While Juneteenth celebrations took place over the weekend, some states like California do not recognize the federal holiday on Monday, as a state-paid holiday.
“California is proud to recognize Juneteenth as an official state holiday, honoring the centuries of struggles and triumphs that have brought us to this moment,” Newsom said in a news release.
Juneteenth has been celebrated in its home state of Texas since 1866, but it wouldn’t become a nationwide holiday until 2021 as racial tensions spiked in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.