While exact details are yet to be unveiled, next year’s date is already out: Juneteenth is observed on june 19 each year commemorating the emancipation of the enslaved african americans back in 1865.
The holiday’s history gained more attention during the summer of 2020, after the minneapolis police killing of george floyd. Freedom day, or juneteenth, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in galveston, texas, the last group of african americans to be freed after president abraham lincoln’s emancipation proclamation.
In Its Third Year As A Federal Holiday In 2024, Juneteenth Celebrates The Day That All African American Slaves Were Told They Were Freed.
Juneteenth is observed on june 19 each year commemorating the emancipation of the enslaved african americans back in 1865.
4 Ways To Say ‘Happy Juneteenth' What Is Juneteenth?
Today, the holiday celebrates the lives of the enslaved and black history in the united states.
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Juneteenth Is Wednesday, June 19, 2024!
Join us to celebrate juneteenth with a tour focusing on african american history at the fort.
Why Juneteenth, The U.s.’s Second Independence Day, Is A Federal Holiday.
