By Sandra McKinney, for the CVPost Saturday’s Juneteenth celebration in Carson Park felt very different. Juneteenth has been recognized for 21 years in Eau Claire, but this was its first observance since the federal government recognized it as a national holiday. That step came on Thursday with President Joe Biden’s signature on legislation approved almost unanimously by Congress. The recognition was a long time a’comin! To read more of Sandra McKinney’s observations and reactions, please click on the headline.