Juneteenth Holiday: History, Meaning, and Why June 19 Matters?
What Is Juneteenth? Understanding the June 19 Holiday in the United States The Juneteenth holiday, celebrated every year on June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally learned they were free. Today, Juneteenth is recognized as a federal holiday…