In honor of Washington celebrating Juneteenth for the first time as an official state holiday, Governor Jay Inslee called for change at a ceremonial declaration on Thursday.
At the Blacks United in Leadership and Development Juneteenth Celebration, Inslee said the holiday is one where the sunshine of justice and anti-racism can be celebrated.
While the state is one of a handful to observe Juneteenth as an official holiday, the governor said more needs to be done.
“Why did it take two years for the Emancipation Proclamation to be effectuated across the south? Why did it take two years for the Emancipation Proclamation to be effectuated in the United States?
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