Juneteenth Celebrations Face Funding Shortfalls
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Juneteenth events are smaller this year. This is because there is less money for them. Companies and cities are giving less support for these events.
Some businesses are not supporting Pride events, too. Donald Trump also stopped some DEI programs. This makes it hard to pay for Juneteenth celebrations and events.
A Juneteenth festival in Denver is smaller now. Many companies stopped giving money to it. The festival is now only one day instead of two days.
Juneteenth is a day to remember freedom. It became a federal holiday in 2021. After George Floyd's death, companies tried to be more inclusive.
West Virginia will not have Juneteenth events. The state has money problems this year. Some cities also stopped their DEI offices, so events are canceled.
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Why are Juneteenth events smaller this year?
They are smaller because there is less money for them.
What happened to the Juneteenth festival in Denver?
The festival is now smaller and only one day instead of two days.
Will West Virginia have Juneteenth events this year?
No, West Virginia will not have Juneteenth events because the state has money problems.
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