Juneteenth. Racial Equity. Justice for All

Written on: June 16, 2021

Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day – Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.

Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the United States, with varying official recognition. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army general Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas.

Let us all commemorate this day and reaffirm our efforts to work for true racial equity and justice for all.

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth.

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