What is Juneteenth? The History and Significance of Freedom Day
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Juneteenth Independence Day, marks a pivotal moment in American history. Celebrated annually on June 19th, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. This celebration has grown over the years to become a…