The San Diego City Council Tuesday made Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery, a paid holiday for city employees.
"The official acknowledgment and recognition of this significant day in American history is an important step for the city of San Diego," Gloria said."The ending of slavery is a pivotal moment that should be honored and celebrated."I encourage San Diegans to set aside time on Juneteenth to reflect on our country's history, including the parts that are painful, and to help us work towards designing a more equitable future without systemic racism," he said.
President Joe Biden signed Senate Bill 475 on June 17, 2021, establishing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, and Gov. Gavin Newsom followed up by signing Assembly Bill 1655 on September 29, 2022, establishing it as a state holiday. "By honoring Juneteenth in our city, we choose to recognize the insidious history of our country and the sacrifices to achieve freedom for Black Americans," said Montgomery Steppe."Today, our city made positive strides to realize the fight for true freedom among Black San Diegans."In San Diego, Juneteenth was only celebrated in an official capacity at City Hall in the form of a presentation through District 4 and the city of San Diego's Black Employee Association.
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