Early celebrations date back to 1866, at first involving church-centered community gatherings in Texas. They spread across the South among newly freed African-American slaves and their …

Jun 20, 2022 · Union Gen. Gordon Granger set up his headquarters in Galveston, Texas, and famously signed an order June 19, 1865, "All slaves are free." President Biden made …

May 29, 2025 · Juneteenth is a day observed across Texas that holds significant historical meaning. It commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the United States …

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, is the name given to Emancipation Day by African Americans in Texas. On that day in 1865 Union Major-General Gordon Granger read General Order No. 3 …

1 day ago · Juneteenth became a federal holiday in the U.S. in 2021 but has been celebrated in Texas since 1866. As time passed, communities in other states also started to mark the day.

2 days ago · Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. It became a federal holiday in 2021, signed into law by President Biden. …

Mar 26, 2024 · There, as in Texas, the state of its origin, Juneteenth has provided the public the opportunity to recall the milestone in human rights the day represents for African Americans. …