California recognizes Juneteenth as a day to honor African American contributions and history.

California SCR86 recognizes June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth, urging Californians to celebrate the significant role African Americans have played in U.S. history. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Emancipation Celebration, and Freedom Day, marks the date when the last slaves in America were freed. The resolution highlights the historical context, including the arrival of the first documented Africans in Virginia in 1619, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the establishment of Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021.

California recognizes Juneteenth as a day to honor African American contributions and history.

California SCR86 recognizes June 19, 2025, as Juneteenth, urging Californians to celebrate the significant role African Americans have played in U.S. history. Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Emancipation Celebration, and Freedom Day, marks the date when the last slaves in America were freed. The resolution highlights the historical context, including the arrival of the first documented Africans in Virginia in 1619, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the establishment of Juneteenth as a federal holiday in 2021.