+1 State Makes Juneteenth Official

What’s happening? With the after effects of the Black Lives Matter movement, North Dakota just made Juneteenth an official ceremonial state holiday. This did not make Juneteenth a paid holiday.

Why is this important? The Republican who carried the bill, said it ” is a step of good will toward becoming a nation of respect to each other.”

How will this be important? South Dakota and Hawaii are the only states that do not recognize Juneteenth in some form.

AP | North Dakota Legislature OKs Juneteenth ceremonial holiday