Juneteenth: A Reminder of Ongoing Racial Justice Challenges
The Historical Context of Juneteenth Juneteenth, observed on June 19th, commemorates a pivotal moment in American history—the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the proclamation on January 1, 1863, it was not until Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, that the order was enforced, leading to...
Juneteenth: A Historical Lens on Ongoing Racial Justice Struggles
Introduction to Juneteenth Juneteenth, celebrated annually on June 19, marks a pivotal moment in American history as it symbolizes the official end of slavery in the United States. This date commemorates June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger of the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the enforcement of the...
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