US EditionThe History and Significance of Juneteenth | News Channel 3-12
- General Gordon Granger and federal soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, to announce the emancipation of enslaved people in the state.
- Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863 and the Civil War had ended, Texas was the final Confederate state where enslaved individuals were officially liberated.
- The order declared all slaves free and established equality in personal rights, marking a shift to employer and hired labor relationships.
- Juneteenth, also called Emancipation Day and the country's second Independence Day, was recognized federally only in 2021 after growing national attention partly due to George Floyd's murder in 2020.
- The holiday now symbolizes African American freedom and ongoing struggles for equity, with the National Juneteenth Museum opening in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2025 guided by Opal Lee's activism.
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The history and significance of Juneteenth | News Channel 3-12
Stephanie Keith // Getty Images Stephanie Keith // Getty Images The history and significance of Juneteenth Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country’s second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom. When Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and fellow federal soldiers arrived in Galveston, a coastal town on Texas’ Galveston Island, on June 19, 1865, it was to issue orders for the emancipation of e…
BOOK REVIEW: 'The Juneteenth Alphabet' by Andrea Underwood Petifer, Illustrated by Ana Latese
"The Juneteenth Alphabet" by Andrea Underwood Petifer and Ana Latese is a book that teaches children about the history and celebration of Juneteenth, providing a fun and educational read for kids ages three to seven. The post BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Juneteenth Alphabet’ by Andrea Underwood Petifer, Illustrated by Ana Latese appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Texas Historical Commission Honors Juneteenth - Herald Democrat
Texas Historical Commission Celebrate freedom at a Juneteenth event this month AUSTIN, Texas—Across Texas, communities and organizations come together to celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating June 19,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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