House Bill 6209, An Act Establishing Juneteenth Independence Day as a Legal Holiday

Recognizing Juneteenth as a legal holiday would make it clear that Connecticut is not eliding its troubled history with slavery.

Recognizing Juneteenth as a legal holiday would make it clear that Connecticut is not eliding its troubled history with slavery.

Acknowledging that the freedom celebrated on Independence Day was not fully gained until nearly 90 years later is to embrace the work of continuously perfecting our union.