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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is June 19th. This day celebrates the end of slavery and enslaved people were free in the United States.
Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom—over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
- First celebrated in Texas in 1866
Now a federal holiday (as of 2021) - A day to honor African American history, resilience, and achievements
Why It Matters:
Freedom Delayed is Still Freedom Achieved
Juneteenth reminds us that freedom is a promise to be upheld and defended.
Reflect
On the legacy of slavery, systemic injustice, and continual progress.
Educate
Learn about African American contributions in art, science, politics, and culture.
Celebrate
Uplift Black voices through music, food, dance, and unity.
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