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After Denying Systemic Racism Exists, John Cornyn Plans to File Bill Making Juneteenth a Federal Holiday

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who faced withering criticism this week for denying systemic racism is a problem, now says he plans to introduce bipartisan legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Juneteenth, celebrated every June 19, commemorates the day that news of the end of slavery reached Texas. “As we do every year, tomorrow Texans […]

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