Media Summary: Juneteeth, or June 19, marks a historic day for the African-American community. It's when the last group of slaves in Galveston, ... On what is now, officially, a federal holiday, the celebration of Sunday, June 19th is the day the last of the slaves were freed in Texas in 1866, over a year after the end of the Civil War.
Thousands Turn Up For Juneteenth - Detailed Analysis & Overview
Juneteeth, or June 19, marks a historic day for the African-American community. It's when the last group of slaves in Galveston, ... On what is now, officially, a federal holiday, the celebration of Sunday, June 19th is the day the last of the slaves were freed in Texas in 1866, over a year after the end of the Civil War. General Chairperson Dwana Bradley said the event itself is to celebrate Black history and Black people's accomplishments to ... Today marks the 153rd anniversary of the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery, when union soldiers went to Galvaston, ... "It's a way for us to come together and uplift our community, while also remembering the challenges that still exist, but also be ...
