Rhode Island officially recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday.

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Rhode Island officially recognizes Juneteenth as a state holiday.
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Rhode Island Governor McKee is set to sign legislation that will make Juneteenth a state holiday in Rhode Island. The bill was passed by the state legislature and will recognize June 19th as a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

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