Evers raises Juneteenth flag over Wisconsin Capitol, honors the late Michael Johnson

Governor Tony Evers raised the Juneteenth flag at the Wisconsin Capitol, honoring the late Michael Johnson and celebrating the holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. The event featured a libation prayer and songs, with Evers emphasizing ongoing efforts for racial equality. The article notes Juneteenth's 2021 federal holiday status under former President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump's removal of the holiday from fee-free national park days.