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Oldest Juneteenth Organization Acknowledges White House for Recognizing Representative Al Edwards Contributions to Creation of Federal Holiday
... / ACCESSWIRE / May 8, 2024 / Juneteenth USA, the oldest Juneteenth organization in the U.S., today issued an acknowledgement of the White House's reference to Texas State Representative Al Edwards, known affectionately as the "Father of Juneteenth," for his tireless state by state legislative advocacy and unwavering commitment for almost four decades-which paved the way for Juneteenth to...
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