St. Louis County Designates Juneteenth As An Official Holiday

St. Louis County officials have recognized June 19 as an official holiday. The holiday celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.

Juneteenth Now an Official Holiday in St. Louis County

I am pleased to announce today that the Civil Service Commission voted to make Juneteenth an official county holiday.” Juneteenth (June 19) ...

Juneteenth events taking place in St. Louis - Spectrum News

In 2021, Juneteenth became a nationally recognized holiday, as well as a Missouri State holiday, and was designated as an official holiday by St ...

St. Louis City and County now recognize the Juneteenth holiday

St. Louis City and County are now both officially recognizing Juneteenth. This comes as several events are planned in celebration of the ...

Mayor Krewson Officially Designates June 19 as “Juneteenth” Day ...

“The City of St. Louis recognizes this important holiday as an opportunity for the City to educate residents about African American heritage and ...

St. Louis to recognize Juneteenth as city holiday - YouTube

ST. LOUIS — The City of St. Louis will officially recognize Juneteenth as a city holiday beginning this Friday. Mayor Lyda Krewson signed ...

Where to celebrate and honor Juneteenth around the St. Louis metro

Designating June 19 as Emancipation Day in the state. St. Louis ... Louis County: Dellwood Juneteenth Festival at Dellwood Recreation ...

Juneteenth now recognized as official holiday in St. Louis County

Beginning this year, Juneteenth will be added to St. Louis County's calendar as an official holiday by the Civil Service Commission.

St. Louis County Council formally recognizes Juneteenth

Juneteenth is also a formal holiday in the city of St. Louis. And on Tuesday, the U.S. Senate approved legislation that would designate ...

Juneteenth | STLPR

St. Louis, St. Louis County and Illinois have designated Juneteenth as an official holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. President Joe ...

St. Louis area celebrates Black freedom with Juneteenth events

In the past year, Juneteenth was designated an official holiday by St. ... Clair County, giving employees the day off and closing public offices.

Which states recognize Juneteenth as an official holiday?

In fact, except for Texas, all states that currently recognize Juneteenth as a public holiday commemorated it as a day of observance years ...

St. Louis Juneteenth events celebrate Black history - Spectrum News

Last year, Juneteenth became a nationally recognized holiday, and was designated as an official ... Louis County. Since Juneteenth falls on ...

As we observe... - St. Louis Integrated Health Network | Facebook

Designated a federal holiday on June 17th, 2021, Juneteenth stands as the oldest African American celebration, reminding us of the enduring struggles and ...

Juneteenth Holiday Was Enacted In Missouri Before It Was A ...

Today is June 19th…a day referred to as Juneteenth popularized by the day being designated just a couple years ago as a federal holiday. But a look back at ...

Here's what needs to happen to make Juneteenth a permanent paid ...

Both St. Louis City and County are working to make Juneteenth a permanent paid holiday for city and county workers.

House Bill Summary - Missouri Senate

1. Every June 19th, known as Juneteenth, shall be a state holiday. This provision is identical to HB 2431 (2022). (Section 9.010);. 2. Designates June as " ...

Juneteenth in Missouri - Research Guides

WHEREAS, Juneteenth commemorates the spirit and quest of African American freedom emphasizing education, art, and intellectual achievement, ...

St. Louis County adds Juneteenth to list of official holidays - Audacy

ST. LOUIS COUNTY (KMOX) - Juneteenth is now an official holiday for St. Louis County, starting this year. County Executive Sam Page says ...

Juneteenth: Fact Sheet

Missouri. 2003. Mo. Rev. Stat. §9.161 (2003) ... §5.2447 became effective, designating June 19 as Juneteenth and making it a legal holiday.