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The Daily Evergreen
The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen
On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden recognized Juneteenth as a national holiday.

WSU honors Juneteenth across campuses

ALEX MCCOLLUM, Evergreen reporter • June 17, 2022

To honor the first state and federal recognition of Juneteenth National Independence Day as a national holiday, WSU will shut down on Monday.  Juneteenth marks the anniversary of news of the Civil...

“We really have to keep our eye on the prize, as far as actual policy change,” Palouse CORE member Anthony Haynes, said. 

Juneteenth celebration sparks discussion on goals for Palouse CORE

SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, Evergreen reporter • June 21, 2021

The Palouse Council on Racial Equity held a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday at Paradise Creek Brewery.  Around 26 people attended the celebration and discussion. Those who attended were proud to...

The organization has no formal leaders or membership requirements, just community members advocating for racial justice.

Palouse CORE to commemorate Juneteenth this weekend

SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, Evergreen reporter • June 18, 2021

The Palouse Council on Racial Equity will honor Juneteenth at 6 p.m on Saturday at Paradise Creek Brewery in the Trailside Taproom.  Juneteenth recognizes the day African American slaves learned they...

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