Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Acknowledging Ongoing Struggles

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Introduction to Juneteenth Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19th, serves as a critical milestone in American history, symbolizing the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The significance of this date can be traced back to June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that the Civil War had concluded and … Read more