Juneteenth
Commemorating June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedomâtwo years after the Emancipation Proclamation. A day celebrating Black liberation, resilience, and ongoing pursuit of equality.
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth (a combination of "June" and "Nineteenth") marks June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people were freeâtwo and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This delay meant thousands remained enslaved even after the Civil War ended.
Juneteenth celebrates Black freedom and achievement while acknowledging the painful history of slavery and ongoing struggle for true equality. It became a federal holiday in 2021, recognizing its significance in American history and the African American community's long fight for recognition and justice.
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