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What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth goes by many names. Whether you call it Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country's second Independence Day, Juneteenth is one of the most important anniversaries in our nation's history. On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, who had fought for the Union, led a force of soldiers to Galveston, Texas, to deliver a very important message: The war was finally over, the Union had won, and it now had the manpower to enforce the end of slavery. The announcement came two months after the effective conclusion of the Civil War, and even longer since President Abraham Lincoln had first signed the Emancipation Proclamation, but many enslaved Black people in Texas still weren't free, even after that day. What Juneteenth represents First things first: Juneteenth gets its name from combining "June" and "nineteenth," the day that Granger arrived in Galveston, bearing a message of freedom for the slaves there. Upon his arrival, he read out General Order No. 3, informing the residents that slavery would no longer be tolerated and that all slaves were now free and would henceforth be treated as hired workers if they chose to remain on the plantations, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This would be the first time that black Americans would be paid for their work on American soil. What’s Next Educate yourself and others around you. Many still believe that Juneteenth shouldn’t be recognized, others have no idea what Juneteenth is about. I hope that sharing a bit of the history behind my legacy and so many others like me will inspire you to want to know more.

🎉 JUNETEENTH🎉 On June 19, 1865, freedom finally arrived for the 250,000 enslaved people of Texas. This day marked the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, which had been the law of the land for two and a half years already. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It commemorates the end of slavery and celebrates the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black Americans. Juneteenth is more than just a historical event; it symbolizes the ongoing fight for equality and justice. It’s a reminder that America was founded on the idea that all people are created equal and deserve equal treatment. 🌿 How can you observe Juneteenth? Learn: Educate yourself about Juneteenth’s significance and its impact on American history. Celebrate: Attend local events, parades, and community gatherings. Reflect: Take a moment to honor the resilience of those who fought for freedom. Support: Engage with Black-owned businesses and organizations. Advocate: Continue the work toward a more just and equitable society. 💪 Let’s celebrate Juneteenth together!

As the Mediabarn team prepares to honor Juneteenth tomorrow, June 19th, some may be wondering: What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is a day to honor Black Americans' history, heritage, and contributions to society. A blend of "June" and "nineteenth", it is a holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States in 1865. The end of the Civil War meant freedom of all enslaved people. This announcement came more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Although the Emancipation Proclamation declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate states, Union Major General Gordon Granger's announcement ensured freedom for all. Juneteenth has grown in prominence over the years. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, making it a federal holiday. While Juneteenth has become a symbol of Black American freedom and achievement, it also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Whether or not you are able to take the day to honor this important moment in history and the ongoing movement, we urge you to do something to further educate yourself on their significance. The more we know, the better we can be. Photograph: Emancipation Day celebration, June 19, 1900 held in "East Woods" on East 24th Street in Austin, Texas.  Credit: Austin History Center; Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture #juneteenth

How did Juneteenth come to be, and why is it such a historically significant holiday? Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery, started back in 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas to deliver the news that slavery had been abolished and declare the state’s slaves free. Although this declaration did not mark total emancipation, annual celebrations of freedom began to occur thereafter. While Black Americans have celebrated this self-proclaimed day of absolute freedom for more than a century, President Joe Biden officially declared Juneteenth a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. This day signifies the ongoing fight for equality and serves as a reminder of the efforts to dismantle racism in America. Françoise Hamlin, associate professor of Africana Studies and history, explains the origins of Juneteenth and how we can use the holiday to reckon with the nation’s past in order to inform a more just future. — #BrownCurious is a social media series that features Brown University’s community of experts answering the world’s most searched and discussed questions. 📸 Image credit: Courtesy of Galveston Historical Foundation. "June 19, Emancipation Day. Corpus Christi, 1913," Collection of African American photographs Ag2002.1415, DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University. "Emancipation Day Parade Lincolnville, Florida (1920s)" by Richard Aloysius Twine, 1896-1974. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. "Emancipation Day Officers Of The Day" from Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. “Juneteenth parade in Denver heading north from downtown toward the corner of York and ??? circ 1983” by Newestf (CC BY-SA 4.0). "Juneteenth marching band parade in Austin, Texas, 2009." Jessica Mullen (CC BY 2.0).

Understanding Juneteenth: A Day of Reflection and Celebration (Brief Overview) Juneteenth, also known as “June Nineteenth”, marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to ensure all enslaved people were freed, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Despite the proclamation, it did not instantly free all enslaved people, especially in places like Texas where there was no significant presence of Union troops. The arrival of General Granger in Galveston signaled freedom for Texas’s 250,000 enslaved people, leading to celebrations among newly freed Black people and the birth of Juneteenth. In December 1865, slavery in America was formally abolished with the adoption of the 13th Amendment. Juneteenth is considered the longest-running African American holiday and, on June 17, 2021, it officially became a federal holiday. It is a day to honor African-American history, culture, and progress. Celebrations often include festivals, parties, parades, and church services. As we approach Juneteenth, let’s take a moment to reflect on its significance and the journey towards freedom and equality. It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come and the work that still needs to be done.

Many things need to be said about this very special June 19th holiday and many more need to be heard. Such important history to learn and to cherish. I am grateful for the gift of Juneteenth - grateful to Black Americans, African Americans, who have held this holiday for so long and have generously shared it with all of us as a national celebration of the single greatest moment of progress in our nation's history. I think it's ok that lots of people are not sure exactly how to incorporate Juneteenth into their traditions, their lives, their tongues; and it’s certainly understandable if Black Americans find the widening of the circle strange or suspicious. I embrace the challenge of making it my own, our own, without appropriating it from those who have given it to our nation, whose freedom it fundamentally celebrates. I believe that our role together is the full redemption of the nation we know as the United States, which has debts still to pay, wrongs still to right, ongoing crimes and slanders alive and well, and a future that is looking down the barrel of a gun right now. Lets start from awareness that the debts are real, and the legal/policy life of America after emancipation was not freedom at all. Not at all. And also let’s aim for the possibility that the complexity of defining those debts and accounting for the damage done and being done still is something we can handle. Let's be brave. Let's prove worthy. Let’s choose to rise to this special occasion. #Juneteenth

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or Independence Day, is the oldest annual celebration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Today as we observe Juneteenth, American Councils for International Education honors the victories of the past. We also recognize the ongoing fight for freedom and equality and commit to a better, more equitable future for all, especially Black Americans. Learn more about the historical legacy of Juneteenth at https://lnkd.in/gzHHppw3 #ACGlobal #Juneteenth #JuneteenthCelebration

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day dedicated to celebrating the freedom and culture of the Black and African American community. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally/internationally 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. Today Juneteenth commemorates Black and African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, is now a federal holiday in the United States. The holiday’s name is a portmanteau of the words “June” and “nineteenth”, as it was on June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. Although this date commemorates enslaved people learning of their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation, this only applied to former Confederate states. There remained legally enslaved people in states that never seceded from the Union. These people did not gain their freedom until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution on December 6, 1865. #juneteenth #emancipationday #freedom #civilrights

🌟 Honoring Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Reflection on History 🌟 Today, we join the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, a historic day that marks the true end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the freedom of the last remaining enslaved African Americans, more than two years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. In 2021 President Biden signed a law, making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday. Despite this, many communities remain unfamiliar with the holiday and its importance in our nation’s history. Although celebratory in nature, the date is a reminder of the painful history that led to it and the injustices that remain. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day, is a reminder of the resilience, perseverance, and strength of Black Americans. It is a day to honor the past, acknowledge the ongoing struggles, and commit to building a future of equality and justice. At Bridge Partners, we are dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich history and contributions of the Black community. To find information about the history behind Juneteenth, you can visit these links below: 🌟 Juneteenth | National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF 🌟 Juneteenth: What It Is And How It Is Observed | NPR: https://lnkd.in/g_Hujyp 🌟 What Is Juneteenth? | HISTORY: https://lnkd.in/e-xqsEw 🌟 The Origins of Juneteenth and Why It Falls on June 19th | TIME: https://lnkd.in/gz2ZTvjf Let’s take this opportunity to educate ourselves, honor the legacy of those who fought for freedom, and continue working towards a more inclusive society. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #History #DiversityAndInclusion

"Juneteenth stands as a profound testament to the resilience, fortitude, and enduring struggle of Black Americans for freedom and equality. Originating from the delayed announcement of emancipation in Texas on June 19, 1865, Juneteenth signifies not only the belated end of slavery but also the ongoing quest for justice and recognition of human dignity. We’ve come too far to turn back now, and we must accelerate the momentum toward actualizing freedom for all Americans.” To keep reading and learn more check out our NEW OpEd on the profound history of Juneteenth! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePimf8eR #Juneteenth #EqualityMatters #StrongerTogether #OpEd #HistoryMovesUsForward