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Commemorate Freedom: Juneteenth 2021
Posted about 5 years ago by kathryn Coker
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Virginia State Holiday As of October 2020, Juneteenth is a permanent statewide holiday in Virginia. Virginians, like others across America will celebrate in various ways ranging from parades, dancing, visiting historical sites, […]
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