June 19, 1865 is a historic day in American history
with little recognition…until now. Juneteenth celebrates the freedom and achievements of Black Americans and serves as an opportunity to cultivate knowledge and appreciation of Black American history & culture. On this day, June 19, 1865, enslaved Africans in Galveston, Texas were read the Emancipation Proclamation by Union soldiers, 2 months after the end of the …