By: Alyssa Wilson Beginning in 2022, the state of Oregon will observe Juneteenth as an official state holiday on June 19. The state Senate voted unanimously to pass House Bill 2168 on Tuesday, KVAL reported.    RELATED: Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action   The bill will go back to the House for a final review before it can be signed into law by Oregon Governor Kate Brown. Oregon Democrats said in a statement: 'This holiday will serve to honor the freedom of enslaved people in the United States, acknowledge Oregon's racist roots, and celebrate the contributions of Black Americans in […]

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