Juneteenth Seen as Day to Reflect on Freedom, Ending Racism and Black Catholics' Contributions

Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics' contributions

(OSV News) — This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country — an event marked by Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021. While Catholics have noted this significant achievement in U.S. history, they have also said the day is a reminder to continue to work to end racism and injus…

Juneteenth and the Life of the First Black American Catholic Priest

Venerable Augustus Tolton Venerable Augustus Tolton is on the path to sainthood.

Juneteenth and the life of the first Black American Catholic priest

Venerable Augustus Tolton. / Credit: Public domain CNA Staff, Jun 19, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). On June 19, the United States commemorates the anniversary of the 1865 order that gave freedom to enslaved African Americans in Texas, issued two months after the Civil War ended. More commonly known as “Juneteenth,” it became a federal holiday in 2021 and serves as a fitting day to remember the first Black Catholic priest in the U.S. whose cause has bee…

Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics' contributions - Catholic Review

This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country — an event marked by Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021. While Catholics have noted this significant achievement in U.S. history, they have also said the day is a reminder to continue to work to end racism and injustice. They al…

Archbishop of America reflects on Juneteenth: A call for justice and truth | Orthodox Times (en)

Archbishop Elpidophoros of America took to social media on June 19, 2025, to commemorate Juneteenth—the historic day marking the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in Texas in 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. He described Juneteenth as “a day of truth-telling and remembrance.” Recalling the legacy of Archbishop Iakovos, a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement who famously marched alongside Rev. D…

How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine - TPR: The Public's Radio

Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped shape American cuisine. The post How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine appeared first on TPR: The Public's Radio.