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Cortez Masto Supports Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday

Statement

Date: July 2, 2020
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) cosponsored the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which would designate June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, an official federal holiday.

"Recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday is long overdue. As Americans, we need to acknowledge and reflect upon our country's legacy of slavery, but also celebrate Black Americans and the innumerable contributions they have made and continue to make to shape our nation. The current nationwide calls for Racial justice are strong reminders that although this country has a long way to go to achieve true equity, by working together and uplifting one another, we can start to dismantle the systemic racism embedded in our country and build a better future for all Americans."


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