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Democratic lawmakers urge West Virginia to make Juneteenth official state holiday

News and Sentinel | Parkersburg

Jun 20, 2025

CHARLESTON - Acknowledging the historical link between the end of Black slavery in the U.S. and the creation of the State of West Virginia, Democratic lawmakers urged their colleag…

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