06/19/2024
DID YOU KNOW TODAY WAS JUNETEENTH?
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the end of slavery.
It is celebrated on June 19th, the anniversary of the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved people were free.
The Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued by President Abraham Lincoln two and a half years earlier, had declared that all enslaved people in the Confederate states were free.
However, the proclamation was not enforced in Texas until June 19, 1865, because the state was under Confederate control until then.
When Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and announced the news of freedom, the enslaved people of Texas celebrated. They held parades, feasts, and prayer services. They also began to rebuild their lives and to create a new future for themselves and their families.
Juneteenth has been celebrated in Texas since 1866, and it became a state holiday in 1980. In 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday.
Juneteenth is a significant day in American history because it marks the end of slavery and the beginning of a new era of freedom and opportunity for Black Americans.
It is a day to celebrate the resilience and determination of Black Americans, and to recommit ourselves to the fight for racial justice and equality.
Here are some additional facts about the history of Juneteenth:
The first Juneteenth celebration was held in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1866.
Juneteenth is also known as Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, and Freedom Day.
Juneteenth is celebrated by Black Americans all over the United States.
Juneteenth is a time for families and communities to come together and celebrate freedom, culture, and heritage.
Juneteenth is also a time to reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight for racial justice, and to recommit ourselves to the work that remains to be done.
Juneteenth is a special day in American history, and it is a day to celebrate the freedom and opportunity that all Americans deserve.
Had you heard about Juneteenth prior to it recently becoming a Federal Holiday?
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