Today we continue to celebrate Juneteenth as a constant reminder that until everyone is free, no one is free. This special day was first officially recognized by the state of Texas and is now recognized by 47 of our 50 states. Though this information was delayed, freedom was not denied and this special day was filled with dancing, traditional food, prayer, and historical readings.Īlso known as Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, and Jubilee Day, Juneteenth is now recognized in some form all over the country and most often celebrated by enjoying Black art, music, history, food, and culture. With information spreading slowly during this historical time, the news was shared two years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation and two months after the Civil War ended. Juneteenth is an annual celebration to commemorate June 19, 1865, the day when all enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas learned of federal orders announcing their freedom.
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