Juneteenth California, a positive new way forward

June 2021 the US Congress passed Legislation, signed into lLaw establishing Juneteenth as a Title 5 fixed Federal Holiday.

Juneteenth California is a quasi-optional holiday throughout the State of California. Confusing at best and certainly a work in progress.

California Governor Newsom can exercise Executive Authority and give Legislative direction to align Jineteenth California with our newest Title 5 US Federal Holiday.

Currently, by statue, the third Saturday in June is Juneteenth National Freedom Day in California.

This very special #California175 and #Juneteenth160 year we can bring history alive and chart a new course to achieve even greater heights throughout the Great State of California and beyond.

GOVERNMENT CODE -
TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 - 7931.000] ( Title 1 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

DIVISION 7. MISCELLANEOUS [6000 - 7599.200] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134. )

CHAPTER 7. Holidays [6700 - 6735]
( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 655. )

6719.
The Governor shall proclaim the third Saturday in June of each year to be known as “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: A day of observance,” to urge all Californians in celebrating this day to honor and reflect on the significant roles that African-Americans have played in the history of the United States and how African-Americans have enriched society through their steadfast commitment to promoting freedom, brotherhood, and equality.

(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 156, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2004.)

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