Home Opinion Despite push, states slow to make Juneteenth a paid holiday Despite push, states slow to make Juneteenth a paid holidayJune 17, 2022Opinion Associated Press Recognition of Juneteenth, the effective end of slavery in the U.S., gained traction after the police killing of George Floyd in 2020. But… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post Kim and Jason Jones named Lansing volleyball co-head coaches Next Post Basehor student, 15, set to enter university early Featured Local Savings -