Usher on Friday joined the growing chorus of voices calling for Juneteenth to be declared a national holiday. The Grammy-winning singer laid out his argument for theproposal in a Washington Post op-ed.
Friday marksJuneteenth, celebrating the end of slavery in the United States, which occurred in 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Following worldwide anti-racism protests and a renewed conversation about equality after the May 25 killing of George Floyd, a major push is underway for the holiday's recognition.
Numerous companies across the nation closed their offices Friday torecognize and honor the day. "Recognizing Juneteenth as a national holiday would be a small gesture compared with the greater social needs of.
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