Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Cornyn wants this historic event to be remembered and celebrated, and to serve to motivate citizens in the effort toward greater equality.
“As we do every year, (Friday) Texans will celebrate Juneteenth and the 155th anniversary of the end of slavery in our state. It’s an opportunity to reflect on our history, the mistakes we have made, but yet how far we’ve come in the fight for equality, and a reminder of just how far we still have to go,” said Cornyn.
