Juneteenth set to become a federal holiday in the USA

[Buzz Rules]

Juneteenth set to become federal holiday. Thoughts?

 

[Ms.Minnie]

What is the date of this so called holiday?

 

[mylilnikita]

What is the date of this so called holiday?

June 19th.

 

[RUDisney]

What is the date of this so called holiday?

It's June 19th.

My company started celebrating this last year as a US holiday. It marks the day that slavery truly ended in the US... 2 years after the Civil War ended.

I personally think its a good reminder of freedom and equality that is supposed to be present in the US. Hopefully, this remembrance will bring it closer to being so.

 

[PezRuth]

I think it is great and should be done.

 

[mylilnikita]

it will just turn into another “big sale at stores “day.

 

[Starport Seven-Five]

What is the date of this so called holiday?

The tone of this post ("so called holiday") seems a bit disrespectful... especially considering the subject. Please be more considerate.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

This is awesome news!

 

[Heather07438]

People have recently asked me if I’ve ever heard of it before.
And that’s exactly the point. If you’ve never heard of it before maybe it’s time you should.

 

[kdonnel]

I’m all for holidays. I’ll celebrate anything.

 

[Malfie Cent]

I'm all for a paid day off

 

[Cannot_Wait_4Disney]

What is the date of this so called holiday?

June 19th, 1865 marks the day that federal troops arrived in Galveston Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all slaves were actually freed. Texas was pretty much the last hold out.

I just wish it would be popularized as something other than "Juneteenth."

 

[MillauFr]

Wow the vote in the Senate unanimous. When was the last time you heard that?

 

[TippyThomas]

Sometimes the replies are so predictable. It's almost sad.

 

[sam_gordon]

it will just turn into another “big sale at stores “day.

Unfortunately, I think you are correct. People will pay as much attention to the reasoning behind the holiday as they do for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, MLK Day, etc.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

My SOs company started recognizing it as a holiday a few years back. It was nice to see.

 

[Donaldswife]

Awesome! It is something we definitely should celebrate!!

 

[VandVsmama]

I know someone whose birthday is 6/19. Now they can say that their birthday really is a national holiday.

I think it's a great thing to celebrate (the Juneteenth thing).

 

[RedAngie]

I’m glad, especially because it will irritate some people.

I doubt it will ever become a paid holiday for me. No paid MLK, Prez, Columbus, or Vets Day in my company. We do, however, get paid holidays on Good Friday and your “birthday,” which can be taken any time in the year.

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I’m glad, especially because it will irritate some people.

I doubt it will ever become a paid holiday for me. No paid MLK, Prez, Columbus, or Vets Day in my company. We do, however, get paid holidays on Good Friday and your “birthday,” which can be taken any time in the year.

I love watching the annoyed folks.

I work for a hospital and get 6 paid holidays a year. My SOs company and gets about 10 or more
MLK, Presidents Dat, Columbus Day. You name it. He’s off.