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Calls To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Gain Momentum

By Marisa Peñaloza

Published June 19, 2020 at 4:00 AM CDT

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Marisa Peñaloza

Marisa Peñaloza is a senior producer on the National Desk.

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