Rhode Island will join the federal government next year in recognizing Juneteenth as an official holiday under legislation sponsored by Rep. Brianna E. Henries and Sen. Tiara Mack and approved by the General Assembly today. The legislation (2023-S 0444A, 2023-H 5380A), which now goes to the governor, will establish “Juneteenth National Freedom Day” as a state holiday that will be held annually on June 19, beginning in 2024. “Juneteenth is a holiday that recognizes the unjust and brutal chains that … Continue reading Rhode Island General Assembly passes legislation establishing Juneteenth as state holiday