The origins of Juneteenth

Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Even though it is in its infancy on paper, Juneteenth is considered the longest-running African American holiday in history.The National Museum of African American History and Culture notes that Juneteenth marks a significant date in American history. June 19, 1865, marks the day when the Union Army arrived in Galveston, Te...

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