Pharrell Williams Helps Declare Juneteenth a State Holiday in Virginia with the Governor

Pharrell Williams just made history in his home state of Virginia. Pharrell joined the governor of Virginia in a press conference this week to announce June 19th “Juneteenth” an official state holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in the US.

WATCH: Pharrell joins the governor of Virginia in announcing Juneteenth is officially a state holiday. Celebrated on June 19th, it marks the day in 1865 when African Americans heard the news that slavery was abolished. https://t.co/hfiG0NQAMr pic.twitter.com/xfVoVjiD4F

— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 17, 2020

.@Pharrell announced alongside Virginia Governor Ralph Northam that Juneteenth, the day celebrating the end of American slavery, will become a paid holiday for state employees during a press conference. https://t.co/iy75ckNFcg

— billboard (@billboard) June 16, 2020