Jun 19 2024
Juneteenth, a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, is a pivotal moment in American history that commemorates the end of slavery. It marks the day when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas received the news of their emancipation, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. This momentous occasion has since evolved into …
Jun 19 2023
In the quest for equality and justice, Juneteenth stands as a powerful reminder of the progress we have made and the work that still lies ahead. This historic day, celebrated annually on June 19th, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It serves as a reminder of the resilience, strength, and …
Jun 18 2021
Now recognized as the official national holiday Juneteenth National Independence Day as of Thursday, June 17, 2021, this is a very happy Juneteenth. Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, and traditionally celebrated on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It originated in Galveston, Texas, after Union Major General Gordon Granger announced …
