On june 19, 1865, freedom finally came for the 250,000 enslaved people of texas. Here's what to know about the federal holiday and what it celebrates.
On june 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday. It would take over a century more for juneteenth to be recognized as a federal holiday.
Here's What To Know About The Federal Holiday And What It Celebrates.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday and has been since 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.
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the final end of slavery in the rebelling states just after the end of the civil war.
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Last Week At A Juneteenth Concert On The South Lawn Of The White House, Vice President Kamala Harris Said That On June 19, 1865, After Union Troops Arrived.
Here's what to know about the federal holiday and what it celebrates.
Juneteenth Is On Wednesday In 2024.
Opal lee, a former teacher and activist, is largely credited for rallying others behind a campaign to make juneteenth a federal holiday.
