Juneteenth celebrates a milestone in African American history. Do some, in and out of Washington, want to sweep that history under the rug?

Governor Patrick Morrisey says state employees will not have a paid day off for this Thursday’s federal holiday.

Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the official and final end to slavery in America, falls on Thursday, June 19th this year. A Juneteenth organizer in Charleston, Ray Whiting said they wanted people to really get a chance to enjoy the event without the concern of having to work the next day.

The city’s oldest Juneteenth celebrations began 20 years ago, and events will reflect part of Lexington’s 250-year heritage.

Juneteenth Bash will be June 21 and June 22 in Spudder Park at Smith and Tulsa streets in Wichita Falls, Crystal LaGale posted on Facebook. Attendees are invited to bring their lawn chairs, grills, tents,