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Governor Newsom Proclaims Juneteenth a Day of Observance in California

19 Jun 2026 1:09 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

Governor Gavin Newsom declared June 19, 2026, "Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A Day of Observance" in California. The proclamation commemorates the end of slavery in Texas in 1865 and urges reflection on the ongoing pursuit of absolute equality for Black…

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