President Biden on Thursday will sign the bill making Juneteenth, a day celebrating the freeing of Black slaves after the Civil War, into a national holiday and make remarks alongside Vice President Harris. The event at the White House is expected to happen at 3:30 p.m. ET. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and saw opposition from 14 House Republican lawmakers when it came for a vote Wednesday evening.
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👏 👏 now can we get rid of Columbus Day?
🙌 the real independence day!! 👊🏽 🇺🇸