Juneteenth becomes a national holiday while states wage battles over teaching about racism

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Juneteenth becomes a national holiday while states wage battles over teaching about racism – CBS News

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President Biden signed a law recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday on Thursday. It comes as more than a dozen states introduce laws seeking to limit discussions about racism in the classroom. Congressional correspondent for The Washington Post Jacqueline Alemany and congressional reporter for Axios Alayna Treene join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.

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