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.”
“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 the 2024 news release…