Ill. Senate Democrats: Lightford Encourages People to Celebrate Juneteenth
June 20, 2024
June 20, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, June 20 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news:
Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford championed legislation in 2021 to ensure that the people of Illinois understood that Black history is American history. This year she is building upon that monumental measure by encouraging people to celebrate Juneteenth and reminding them of the reason for the holiday.
"Juneteenth being a state holiday reminds us that freedom and . . .
Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford championed legislation in 2021 to ensure that the people of Illinois understood that Black history is American history. This year she is building upon that monumental measure by encouraging people to celebrate Juneteenth and reminding them of the reason for the holiday.
"Juneteenth being a state holiday reminds us that freedom and . . .