Juneteenth β also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day β is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.
Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas, on June 19, 1866.
Juneteenth commemorates the June 19, 1865, announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. state of Texas. These days itβs known as Juneteenth Independence Day or just Freedom Day and celebrates the end of slavery throughout the once again United States. General Robert E. Lee had actually surrendered months before. I hope you get the answer :)
Juneteenth
June 19, 1865 was the end of slavery in Texas. Putting the month and date together became Juneteenth.
In Texas, Juneteenth is usually a picnic day so there are lots of barbeques, fried chicken, potato salad, beans, watermelon, ice cream, etc.
maybe if you were able to spell the right date, you could help yourself first
Juneteenth was first celebrated on June 19, 1865.
September 22nd 1862 was the official date but the last slaves were freed on Juneteenth in 1865
Juneteenth is older than Kwanzaa. In fact, Juneteenth is the oldest known African-American celebration.
a global holiday B a state holiday in Texas only C a day of sorrow and mourning D a day of both remembrance and celebration
The cast of Juneteenth Jamboree - 2012 includes: Funmi Ogunro as Herself - Host