Juneteenth 2026: Celebrating Freedom and Independence
Understanding Juneteenth: A Historical Overview Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks a significant turning point in American history. The date commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that the Civil War had ended and enslaved people were free. This proclamation came over … Read more