What is Juneteenth in US ?

Why in news ? US President Joe Biden is to sign a law to make June 19 or “Juneteenth” a national holiday. This holiday will be recognized by federal government to commemorating end of slavery after American Civil War. About: Bill to establish Juneteenth National Independence Day was supported in both houses of US Congress and now needs to be approved by White House to become law. It was passed in the backdrop of killing of George Floyd that triggered anti-racism protests in US. Juneteenth is going to be first new federal holiday created in almost four decades. What is....Read More