Juneteenth 2026: Celebrating Freedom and Reflecting on Social Justice
Introduction to Juneteenth Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a significant holiday in the United States that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. This observance marks the day, June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of the Civil War. They … Read more