Raising Juneteenth
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
Freedom finally came on June 19, 1865, when some 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved ...
The History of Juneteenth - The New York Times
Juneteenth, an annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, has been celebrated by African Americans since the late ...
Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture
The First Juneteenth ... On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in ...
Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration ...
Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America's second Independence Day.
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Resilience | FEMA.gov
When Frederick Douglass delivered his speech “What to the slave is the 4th of July?” in 1852 before the start of the Civil War, ...
Juneteenth | History, Meaning, Importance, & Facts - Britannica
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, observed annually on June 19. It became a federal holiday in ...
How to Celebrate Juneteenth - GLSEN
This guide includes a list of ways you can celebrate Juneteenth in your community, as well as a list of resources where you can learn more about Juneteenth.
Juneteenth: American celebration of freedom > Air Force ... - AF.mil
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. (US Air Force graphic)
The beginner's guide to celebrating Juneteenth - AP News
Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history's darkest chapters with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or ...
What is June 19th or “Juneteenth” and why is it so important? - SOPHE
June 19th or “Juneteenth” is a very important day in African American history. Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of ...
Juneteenth - Legal Defense Fund
Today, Juneteenth is the oldest and most popular celebration of emancipation from slavery. The significance of Juneteenth represents resilience and liberation.
Juneteenth: A celebration of freedom, a call to action - UW HR
Juneteenth: A celebration of freedom, a call to action. Juneteenth, variously known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee day or Liberation ...
Celebrating Juneteenth: A Day of Liberation, Reflection, and ...
Juneteenth offers a powerful opportunity for reflection, education, and continued progress towards racial and socioeconomic equity.
Juneteenth Celebration - Diversity and Inclusion - Fermilab
The Colors. Red, white, and blue, the colors of the Juneteenth flag, echo the iconic colors of the American flag. These three colors appear on the Juneteenth ...
5 things to know about Juneteenth | CU Boulder Today
Juneteenth is a celebration that originally focused on Black Texans. On June 19, 1865—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation ...
7 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth With Your Family and Community
1. Attend a Juneteenth Event. Find Juneteenth celebrations near you, such as parades, concerts and cultural festivals.
Why We Celebrate Juneteenth - RockPointe Church
Juneteenth is an annual holiday celebrating the day that slaves were told they were free in the United States. This declaration took place in Galveston, Texas ...
Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate ...
Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom, commemorating Black history
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United ...
Juneteenth World Wide Celebration
The JUNETEENTH.com website provides a channel in which to connect and unite all whom share the vision of this celebration. Through the efforts of those at the ...