Recognizing June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania SR342 recognizes June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day." This day, originating in Galveston, Texas, marks the day in 1865 when slaves learned of their freedom. It commemorates the survival of Africans who endured the Middle Passage and the growth of the slave population in the American colonies. The day also honors the impact of slavery, the abolitionist movement, and African-American emancipation, celebrating independence, human rights, and African-American culture.
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