Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday that commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas back in 1865. Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19 and is recognized as a state holiday in 41 states in the United States. The public is invited to celebrate the 150th Anniversary […]
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is a holiday of notable significance for many African Americans. June 19, 1865, highlights the abolition…
President Abraham Lincoln‘s Emancipation Proclamation didn’t become national law until January 1, 1863, which gave millions of slaves their freedom. Before that historic event, the…
Now with heighten security and a nation still feeling on the edge, celebration for Emancipation Day are moving forward. Councilmember Vincent Orange (At-Large, D)…
