President Joe Biden signed a bill that makes Juneteenth a federal holiday, with plans for the government workforce to observe the new holiday on Friday.The event was carried on cable news and broadcast networks.The holiday commemorates African Americans’ freedom from slavery, and has long been observed in local and state celebrations.“Today we consecrate Juneteenth for what it ought to be, what it must be, a national holiday,” Biden said in the Easy Room.Juneteenth, June 19, actually lands on Saturday, but the U.S.
Office of Personnel Management announced that the holiday would be observed with paid time off for most federal workers on Friday.Hollywood’s major talent agencies, including CAA, ICM Partners, UTA and WME Entertainment all will
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