What IS JUNETEENTH Day?

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Equality in the Modern Era

Introduction Significance & History Context of Juneteenth Juneteenth, often referred to as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a yearly celebration held on June 19th across the United States. This special day commemorates the liberation of enslaved African Americans and marks the moment when the last group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, received the … Read more