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Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.
Sep 10, 2024 · Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in 2021. Organizations in a number of other countries also use the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.
Jun 19, 2015 · Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) is a holiday commemorating this day, which marked an effective end of slavery in the United States.
Jun 12, 2023 · Observed on June 19, the nation’s newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in Texas. Here’s how it came to be celebrated nationwide. At a gathering to celebrate Juneteenth, a ...
Jun 17, 2021 · Juneteenth: What It Is And How It Is Observed June 19, 1865, marked a huge turning point for Black people in America. But many slave owners refused to comply. And even celebrating the date was ...
Jun 7, 2023 · Juneteenth is day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free. Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth.
Jun 19, 2024 · A holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US has been celebrated every 19 June since President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act in 2021.
Jun 12, 2024 · “Throughout history, Juneteenth has been known by many names: Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, Liberation Day, Emancipation Day, and today, a national holiday.
Jun 19, 2020 · More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day. With the principles of self-determination, citizenship, and democracy magnifying their hopes and dreams, those Texans held fast to the promise of true liberty for all. 0:00.
Jun 17, 2022 · Juneteenth is a celebration for all, that’s the message from Dr. Opal Lee. Telemundo 39’s Analia Fiestas talked to the 95-year-old activist and her granddaughter about the role Latinos played ...
