VIDEO: Peters Commemorates Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2024
June 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released a video recognizing June 19th, 2024 as the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth National Independence Day. "Juneteenth" commemorates the day the last remaining African American slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their emancipation.
"On Juneteenth National Independence Day, we celebrate the steps we've taken toward equality and refl . . .
Senator Gary Peters (MI) today released a video recognizing June 19th, 2024 as the 159th anniversary of Juneteenth National Independence Day. "Juneteenth" commemorates the day the last remaining African American slaves in Galveston, Texas learned of their emancipation.
"On Juneteenth National Independence Day, we celebrate the steps we've taken toward equality and refl . . .