Today is Juneteenth. This is an observance of the ending of slavery in the United States. It’s an important holiday for people in the African American community. In the days we live in, we have to recognize that American history cannot be written without the uncomfortable truths of slavery, including black history. These days, some are seeking to erase the events that liberated a people who suffered greatly and labored under horrible conditions. There must be atonement for the sin of slavery and a vow to never repeat it. Unfortunately, there are people in this country who are “free” who do hard labor for very low wages in oppressive conditions. Juneteenth is about liberation and about real freedom of self-determination without chains and fear and violence.
Juneteenth is an annual observance on June 19 to remember when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. The observance of this holiday is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal rights for all citizens in the United States. This is an important time for African Americans and is a reminder to all Americans about this dark time in history. This is also a reminder that all people should be free to enjoy the benefits of life, liberty, and happiness. We must be mindful of those who lived under the oppression of slavery in the United States and elsewhere.
Juneteenth is the oldest-known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, first recognized by the state of Texas. It is also known as “Freedom Day,” “Juneteenth National Independence Day,” or “Emancipation Day.”
May this day be one of remembering that freedom is for everyone and that slavery in any form is very wrong.
Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas.
To all celebrating today may this always be a day of remembering and reflection on the freedom to live life and full of opportunities to make the world a better place.
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.
Now it’s a national holiday in the United States. Let this be a time for African-Americans who were oppressed and enslaved throughout time celebrate. The struggle for freedom in many places is still real and the fight continues.
Juneteenth is an annual observance on June 19 to remember when Union soldiers enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. This day is an opportunity for people to celebrate freedom and equal rights in the United States.
Celebrate this day for those who were freed during a dark time history. This is also a reminder that all people should be free. Be mindful of those who lived under the oppression of slavery in the United States and elsewhere.
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