Our State Does Not Recognize Juneteenth as a State Holiday

EnvisionGGB
Jun 19, 2023
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Jamie Lynch, Envision Board member and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation Signals Team

This year, over half of the states in the United States will officially recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday. The recognition of Juneteenth has gained momentum in recent years, with increased public awareness following nationwide protests against racial injustice. For now, Wisconsin does not recognize Juneteenth as a holiday. Pew Research offers a short but insightful summary of state differences in recognition of Juneteenth.

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