In ceremony with SZA, Murphy makes Juneteenth official NJ holiday
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a state holiday.
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NJ Assembly: Remove Confederate statues from U.S. Capitol
Lawmakers also voting on bills creating Juneteenth holiday, abolishing 'freeholder' title and urging Alabama to rename Edmund Pettus Bridge after John Lewis.
Legislature votes for Black Lives Matter Day, Juneteenth holiday
Senate votes to create a June 19 state holiday. Assembly votes to commemorate Black Lives Matter each July 13. Neither bill has yet made it to Gov. Phil Murphy.
Juneteenth Recognized by Governor Christie
Juneteenth is the oldest, nationally-celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, it's officially observed nationwide every June 19.