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June 17, 2024, Filed Under: General

Why We Celebrate “Freedom Day” on Juneteenth

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In 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill to designate June 19, or “Juneteenth,” as a federal holiday in the United States. On this day, federal employees (as well as The University of Texas at Austin staff) have the day off to honor and commemorate the significance of Juneteenth.  What… read more 

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