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‘We don’t just stop at Juneteenth’: Civil rights leader, lawmakers call for more action on social justice reform

BY: - June 25, 2021

“It is important that we don’t just stop on Juneteenth. It’s important that we look at all of the systemic issues and racism in legislation and policy and how that has impacted our community,” said Rep. Donna Bullock, D-Philadelphia, the chairperson of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus.

It’s Juneteenth in Pa. Here’s how and where to mark this historic day near you | Five for the Weekend

BY: - June 19, 2021

It's Juneteenth in Pennsylvania this Saturday. No matter where you live in Pennsylvania, here are some of the ways you can mark this historic day.

Pgh. Mayor Peduto to propose Juneteenth as official city holiday

BY: - February 2, 2021

The proposal would make Juneteenth a paid day off for all city employees, like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Good Friday.