MADISON (WKOW) - On Tuesday, the Juneteenth flag was raised over the Wisconsin state capitol for the fifth year in a row. Governor Tony Evers ordered the flag to be flown in Wisconsin for the first time back in 2020. Juneteenth is formally recognized and celebrated in all 50 states, with Wisconsin being the 32nd state to recognize the day back in 2009.
“Raising the Juneteenth Flag sends a message that here in Wisconsin, we celebrate Black history, culture, and resilience, we believe our differences and our diversity make us stronger, and we are committed to building a state that is more just and more equitable,” Evers said...
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