Pharrell and Virginia Governor Announce State Will Recognize Juneteenth as Paid State Holiday

Over the weekend, Pharrell used his platform to contact Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and lobby to give all Virginians a day off from work on Juneteenth, recognizing the historic day as a paid state holiday. Earlier today, (Tuesday, June 16, 2020) the 11-time GRAMMY Award-winning musician gave a moving speech to announce the decision in which Virginia, once the capital of the Confederacy, would pave the way for other states to follow."This is a very special moment. This is a big display of pro...