February 9th, 2022 by WCBC Radio

Last month the Cumberland Mayor and City Council voted unanimously to make Juneteenth a holiday for city employees. Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of African-American slaves. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865. The state of Maryland followed the federal action last year making Juneteenth a state holiday- and Mayor Ray Morriss said that the city is simply attempting to keep up with the times…

As far as the cost of adding a new city holiday- the mayor said it is minimal…