The unanimous council vote catches the city up with the federal and state governments, as well as other cities including Los Angeles and San Francisco.
San Diego City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to make Juneteenth, a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, an annual paid holiday for city workers.
Juneteenth is celebrated June 19, which falls on a Monday this year. If June 19 falls on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be the next day. “It is imperative for us not to forget the stain of slavery and the impact it has had on countless Black Americans,” Moreno said. “It is well past due that the city officially recognize the importance of Juneteenth by establishing it as a city holiday so that our employees and communities can better commemorate it with neighborhood celebrations, educational opportunities and family gatherings.”“The ending of slavery is a pivotal moment that should be honored and celebrated,” Gloria said.
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