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Make Juneteenth a Nationally Recognized Holiday

Join the effort to declare Juneteenth a national federal holiday. Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) is the day all slaves were proclaimed free. Union general Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston, Texas, declaring all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. Although the Emancipation Proclamation had formally freed them almost two and a half years earlier, and the American Civil War had largely ended with the defeat of the Confederate States in April, Texas was the most remote of the slave states, with a low presence of Union troops, so enforcement of the proclamation had been slow and inconsistent. This day in our history was nearly 90 years after the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Independence Day commemorates America’s freedom on a day when not all African-Americans were given that same freedom, and for this reason LAFC and many others understand the importance of Juneteenth. Now we need the nation to do the same. Support this initiative. Our goal is 100,000 signatures. Please sign the petition and spread the word.

Los Angeles Football Club

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Los Angeles Football Club
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Created Jun 15, 2020

Petition to Ralph S. Northam, Justin Fairfax, Tim Kaine

Make Juneteenth a State Recognized Holiday in Virginia.

Juneteenth via Wendell Lundy Independence day is a negligent holiday in that it fails to acknowledge the fact that there were millions of Americans who were deprived of their freedom beyond July 4, 1776. It would be nearly a full century before Americans of African descent would be granted the liberty that has become America's clarion call. June 19, 1865 marks the day when all Americans became free and independent members of this great nation. As such, Juneteenth deserves equal footing with Independence Day as an American holiday. It is only fitting that the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday should start here in the state of Virginia being that it is the birthplace of slavery in America. In addition, there is no better moment than this one in which we commemorate the 400 year anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves at Point Comfort in Hampton, VA. If we can celebrate the arrival of the first African slaves, then how much more so should we commemorate the freeing of the last of the African American slaves on June 19, 1865—a day we affectionately know as Juneteenth. It is in this spirit that we petition the Commonwealth of Virginia to acknowledge Juneteenth as a state holiday with all of the honor and standing duly given to Independence Day. Thank You. - #BLM757 aka #BlackLivesMatter757

BLM 757

Newport News, VA, United States

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BLM 757 Newport News, VA, United States
36,810 supporters
Created Jun 19, 2019

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Petition to Donald J. Trump

Federally recognized holiday for First Responders

We need a federal holiday recognizing our First Responders (fire fighters, police officers, paramedics) These are people that run into the face of danger to save lives and I believe we need this day. We have Father's Day, Mother's Day, Veteran's Day, Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Arbor Day, Independence Day, Etc. It is time we have First Responder's Day.

Ed Peisner

Canoga Park, United States

7,014

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Ed Peisner Canoga Park, United States
7,014 supporters
Created Nov 17, 2018

Petition to United States Congress

make juneteenth a NATIONALLY recognized holiday!

… getting juneteenth recognized as a national holiday by the united states congress. #blacklivesmatter #blackhistorymatters #weAREamerica #wewillnotbesilenced…

amber nicole

Annapolis, MD, United States

6,953

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amber nicole Annapolis, MD, United States
6,953 supporters
Created Jun 3, 2020

Petition to New York State House

Make ALL Emergency Medical Services recognized as essential personnel

Please sign in support in making ALL Emergency Medical Service essential personnel. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) of ALL levels. Basic, Advanced and Paramedics. That in the light of this pandemic some agencies and companies, are not supporting them in the front line. That if a EMT gets sick and exposed they have to use Personal Time Off, be it sick time or vacation. Is not just right. They should be covered automatically in a time like this and not have to worry about a paycheck when tending to the very sick in a situation that is facing the world today. A state bill should be made to protect these people, who are already under paid and over worked. Some EMTs are paid minimum wage in this great state of New York. That are not being asked to enter into homes of sick people. Where fire fighters have unlimited sick time for having little to no patient contact. Along with some police agencies that also have the same thing of unlimited sick. Yet the people that are constantly in contact with multiple sick people have a very small and limited amount of sick time !! This needs to change and change now to also protect the public. Sick paramdics and emts report to work in fear they have no sick time and refuse to use vacation time, when they have a cold or a cough.

Brian Fleming

Somers, NY, United States

13,356

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Brian Fleming Somers, NY, United States
13,356 supporters
Created Mar 21, 2020

Petition to State Duma of Russian Federation

Domestic violence should be recognized as criminal offense in Russia.

… wellbeing of thousands of people in jeopardy and goes against principles recognized by the Russian…

Russie-Libertés Association

France

13,169

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Russie-Libertés Association France
13,169 supporters
Created Feb 17, 2017

Petition to World Health Organization

Trigeminal Neuralgia Needs to be Recognized

Trigeminal Neuralgia is a debilitating disease for those that suffer from its grips. The World Health Organization is doing a disservice to the medical community when they fail to recognize TN, which is quite possibly one of the most painful diseases and is often called the "suicide" disease. What will it take for such a powerful organization to understand that by ignoring such a disease, the WHO is choosing to say suffers are not worth the WHO's time or understanding? If we come together we could possibly find a cure or even an avenue as to what causes TN. Please don't ignore those who suffer greatly.

T J

Gig Harbor, WA, United States

3,249

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T J Gig Harbor, WA, United States
3,249 supporters
Created Jan 1, 2018

Petition to The US government, Congress

Make Juneteenth a NATIONALLY recognized holiday!

…July 4th is recognized as a national holiday for being the day the US declared its freedom as a…

Jamila Bell

Auburn, GA, United States

2,162

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Jamila Bell Auburn, GA, United States
2,162 supporters
Created Jun 8, 2020

Petition to Robert Shadoin

K9's should be recognized as deputies

… attempted second degree murder. He is being charged with animal cruelty because in the state of Louisiana a K9 is not recognized as a deputy.…

Nikki Barnett

Arcadia, LA, United States

2,466

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Nikki Barnett Arcadia, LA, United States
2,466 supporters
Created Aug 20, 2018

Petition to St John New Zealand

Paramedics want a collective agreement and to be recognized financially for the work we do

… commitment we have towards the public and our patients. Paramedics and support staff are not recognized…

Godfrey Tuitama

Auckland, New Zealand

14,227

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Godfrey Tuitama Auckland, New Zealand
14,227 supporters
Created Jan 25, 2019

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Make Juneteenth a Nationally Recognized Holiday

Make Juneteenth a State Recognized Holiday in Virginia.

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Federally recognized holiday for First Responders

make juneteenth a NATIONALLY recognized holiday!

Make ALL Emergency Medical Services recognized as essential personnel

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