Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor Black history.

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President Biden makes Juneteenth a federal holiday in 2021 President Joe Biden signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law in the East Room of the White House, June 17, 2021.

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