Why Juneteenth Matters to Every Generation
On June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, freedom finally reached the last…
The Roots of Juneteenth
Understanding Slavery, Emancipation, and Freedom Before we can fully celebrate Juneteenth, we must first understand the history that made this…
How Juneteenth Became a National Holiday
When the first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, it was a deeply personal event for the newly freed Black…