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Pharrell Williams helps announce Juneteenth as state holiday in Virginia

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Pharrell Williams declared that 19 June will officially be recognised as Juneteenth in the state of Virginia during a press conference on Tuesday.The Happy hitmaker joined Virginia Governor Ralph Northam to share the news that the date, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will be recognised annually state-wide.“From this moment on, when you look at the vastness of the night sky, and you see those stars moving up there, know that those stars are our African ancestors dancing.

They’re dancing in celebration because their lives are finally being acknowledged,” Pharrell said.“This is our chance to lead by example.

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