Introduction to Juneteenth Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, holds profound significance as a commemoration of the emancipation and freedom of African Americans in the United States. The origins of this observance can be traced back to June 19, 1865, a pivotal date marking the announcement of freedom for enslaved individuals in...

Introduction Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks a significant milestone in American history, particularly in the context of emancipation and freedom for African Americans. This date symbolizes the moment when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, to inform the last enslaved individuals of their freedom, two and a half...