Bill stalled. State with largest number of Blacks Does NOT celebrate Juneteenth
July 4 may be America's Independence Day, but for many descendents of people who were slaves in 1776, the true day of freedom is June 19 -- or Juneteenth.While many state lawmakers want to see Juneteenth recognized as a statewide day of commemoration, the holiday is still struggling to find official recognition in New York. [more]