Post Falls City Council Replaces Juneteenth with Columbus Day

Post Falls City Council replaces Juneteenth with Columbus Day

POST FALLS, Idaho – In a decision that has sparked community reactions, the Post Falls City Council voted to replace Juneteenth with Columbus Day. Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, marks the end of slavery in the United States.

BLK ALERTS - Idaho town votes to remove Juneteenth as official city holiday

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 19: People sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” during a Juneteenth celebration at the African Burial Ground National Monument on June 19, 2023 in New York City. A Juneteenth celebration was held at the Monument, where the remains of more than 419 Africans are buried, that featured a libation, drumming, speakers, and performances. Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19th that marks the day in 1865 when Union Major Ge…