Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) is holiday commemorating the effective ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, over two years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and months after the end of the Civil War, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed.
Juneteenth is a celebration of hope and the enduring spirit of freedom.Checkout these titles about the history of slavery in the United States and other titles by African American authors that continue to shape our culture, celebrate liberation, and acknowledge the ongoing work towards freedom and equality.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) is holiday commemorating the effective ending of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, over two years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and months after the end of the Civil War, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed.
Juneteenth is a celebration of hope and the enduring spirit of freedom. Checkout these titles about the history of slavery in the United States and other titles by African American authors that continue to shape our culture, celebrate liberation, and acknowledge the ongoing work towards freedom and equality.
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