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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, seated and surrounded by supporters, signs legislation making Juneteenth a state holiday during a signing ceremony in Denver in May. Photo credit: Lens of Ansar

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OPINION: One state’s journey to Juneteenth

June 19, 2022
by Melanie Eversley

By Brave Bey Denver Urban Spectrum DENVER – On Monday, May 2, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 22-139 officially…

Juneteenth celebration, June 19th, 1900, Texas. Photo credit: Grace Murray

National OpEd

OPINION: Eyeing Juneteenth bill passage with skepticism

June 18, 2022
by Melanie Eversley

By Peter M. Williams Black News & Views As we come upon the second celebration of Juneteenth as a national…