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COCONINO COUNTY — At their meeting on June 10, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors officially recognized Juneteenth with a proclamation.
It reads, in part: “The Coconino County Board of Supervisors joins residents and local governments across the country in celebrating June 19, 2025 as Juneteenth, a day of empowerment and resilience of Black Americans who have endured generations of oppression in the journey toward equal rights and opportunities in America … “
You can read the full proclamation here: https://www.coconino.az.gov/…/2025-Juneteenth-Proclamation
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City of Flagstaff commemorates Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. and is a time to reflect, educate, and celebrate Black freedom and achievement.
This week, the Flagstaff City Council formally proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, honoring the day in 1865 when over 250,000 enslaved Black Americans in Texas were declared free.
City Hall is closed today, Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. We’ll reopen with regular hours tomorrow, Friday, June 20.