The History of Juneteenth and How YOU Can Celebrate

As the Fourth of July approaches, let's take a moment to talk about Juneteenth.

A recently recognized Federal Holiday in the US celebrating independence.

What exactly is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth is a celebration centered on the remembrance of June 19, 1865, which originates in Texas.

Juneteenth was the day when General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas with the Union Army enforcing the freedom of the remaining enslaved in the South.