'I Want Real Substantial Progress': Mixed Feelings In Sacramento As Juneteenth Becomes A Federal HolidayJune 18, 2021 | Janelle SalangaThough Juneteenth is now a federal holiday, there’s more to it than celebrating. Also, Juneteenth events in the Sacramento, East Bay and San Joaquin regions.
Sacramento Celebrates Juneteenth As Organizers Call For Action From Mayor, City CouncilJune 19, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanAt an event organized by the Anti Police-Terror Project and Black Justice Sacramento, organizers call for more action from city officials, including announcing plans to present a "People's Budget."
Calls To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Gain MomentumJune 19, 2020In the wake of protests calling for racial equality and other reforms after the killing of George Floyd, there's a growing movement to make June 19 a federal holiday.
Juneteenth Takes On Extra Prominence Amid National Conversation On RaceJune 18, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe oft-overlooked celebration of the emancipation of slaves is more timely than ever this year, organizers say.
