Friday 17 June 2011
Contra Costa Times Your Turn: Shoud make Juneteenth a national holiday
BY CAROLYN P. SMITH - News-Democrat East St. Louis and Centreville are joining together Sunday to celebrate Juneteenth -- the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of freedom for the slaves. The communities are also working to educate those whoIn the spirit of truth and contrition, Juneteenth should be declared a national holiday to honor the tremendous sacrifice and protracted resolve of a people who continue to struggle for justice, equality and human dignity.By Loretto J. Hulse, Herald
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