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House votes to remove Confederate statues from the Capitol

US House approves legislation to remove Confederate statues from Capitol

On Wednesday, the United States House of Representatives passed legislation by a bipartisan vote of 305-113 to remove Confederate statues from the National Statuary Hall Collection in the US Capitol. Seventy-two Republicans voted for the legislation with the Democrats. The 113 Representatives who voted against the legislation were all Republicans.

What is Juneteenth

What is Juneteenth and could it become a new national holiday?

For many in the United States, June 19, or Juneteenth, is among the most important dates on the calendar. Though it’s not an official federal holiday, it marks one of the most significant moments in US history – the ending of slavery – and is widely celebrated in black communities nationwide.