State, community leaders honor Juneteenth with flag raised over Capitol building

State officials and local community leaders gathered to raise the Juneteenth flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol building for the fourth year in a row Friday afternoon. The ceremony was organized by the Wisconsin Legislative Black Caucus. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of African-American slaves in the United States, Rep. Dora … Continue reading State, community leaders honor Juneteenth with flag raised over Capitol building