jun 17, 2021 - Juneteenth becomes Federal Holiday
Description:
Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas were finally declared free by the U.S. Army, two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. It's a celebration of freedom and is often seen as a recognition of the lasting impact of slavery on Black Americans and the ongoing struggle for equality.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 17, 2021
Now
~ 5 years ago