On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free by executive decree. This day came to be known as “Juneteenth” by the newly freed people in Texas, and yet these events remain largely unknown to most Americans.
Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education, achievement, and determination to overcome all obstacles in our path. As we observe our newest federal holiday over this long weekend, we celebrate the resilience of our nation’s spirit as we strive to work together for all that is just and good.
See our Juneteenth Newsletter:
SHDTC-Updates_Juneteenth-Issue 4-061722.pdf
More:
National Museum of African American Culture & History
--The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
--Why is Juneteenth Important?
NPR
--Poet Amanda Gorman celebrates gift of Blackness for Juneteenth
The White House
--Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2022
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