Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it... Wikipedia
- Also called: Juneteenth National Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day (TX), Freedom Day, Black Independence Day
- Observed by: United States
- Significance: Emancipation of slaves in states in rebellion against the Union
- Observances: African American history, culture and progress
- Date: June 19
- date: June 19
- Frequency: Annually
- First time: June 19, 1866 (celebration), June 19, 2021 (federal holiday)
- Related to: Emancipation Day
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