Juneteenth: America's Second Independence Day
Juneteenth Officially Becomes Juneteenth National Independence Day
Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States, is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. It became a federal holiday in 2021.
A Day of Celebration and Remembrance
Juneteenth is a day for celebration and remembrance. It is a time to reflect on the history of slavery in the United States and to celebrate the freedom and equality that we enjoy today. Juneteenth is also a time to recommit ourselves to fighting for racial justice and equality for all.
The History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth commemorates the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to take control of the state and enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been issued two years earlier. The arrival of federal troops marked the end of slavery in Texas and the beginning of a new era of freedom for African Americans.
Juneteenth Today
Juneteenth is a day of celebration and remembrance. It is a time to reflect on the past and to look forward to the future. Juneteenth is a reminder that we must never forget the struggle for freedom and equality, and that we must continue to fight for racial justice and equality for all.
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