Mississippi HB247 would designate June as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Mississippi HB247 would amend the state code to designate June as "Juneteenth Freedom Day." This day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, specifically the date when former slaves in Galveston, Texas, received news of their freedom on June 19, 1865. Juneteenth Freedom Day is not designated as a legal holiday but as a day of commemoration and recognition. The bill also includes provisions for other state holidays and observances, such as Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday, Veterans' Day, and Mississippi Musicians Month.
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