Tony Evers: “Over a decade later, I signed an executive order to raise…”

“Unfortunately, it took us another two decades to get it right. In 2009, Wisconsin became the 32nd state to formally recognize Juneteenth. And Over a decade later, I signed an executive order to raise the Juneteenth flag here at the Capitol. For the first time in our history, this Juneteenth. As we celebrate the critical progress we have made, we also commit to make sure our work is building a more just, a more equitable and a freer state and country for everybody.” (02:00–02:08)

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