Juneteenth Is Now A Paid Holiday For Some In Charlotte
There are a number of different ways that people celebrate the day: parades, marches and barbecues. Many people get together for ceremonies that include public service awards, prayer, and the raising of the Juneteenth Flag.
Government and educational facilities will often have programs or information regarding the history of the holiday and the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth is now a paid holiday for some in Charlotte. Beginning in 2023, city employees will have Juneteenth as a paid holiday. The Charlotte City Council unanimously voted on the paid holiday at last night’s meeting.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. It is the day news of slavery ending reached states in the south in 1865, more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Juneteenth falls on Monday, June 19, 2023.
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Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!
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