With Memorial Day weekend behind us, many are already looking ahead to the next federal holiday — or simply their next day off.

The next day off work, for many, is on June 19, also known as Juneteenth. This day became a federal holiday in 2021, when former President Joe Biden signed bipartisan legislation into law.

Here is more about this day.

What is Juneteenth?

Short for June nineteenth, Juneteenth is a day that many celebrate for the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865.

Is Juneteenth banned?

No, the holiday is not banned. However, this year, some Juneteenth events are being called off, and while the reasons vary, a few organizers are pointing to the shifting political landscape under President Donald Trump’s leadership.

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