Juneteenth Is Emancipation Day
Celebrate Juneteenth by honoring African Americans' history, culture and achievements
Juneteenth is the annual celebration of the end of slavery in the US. Its history is interesting as June 19, 1865 wasn't when President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free, it was two years later when the news finally reached the residents of Texas.
It wasn't until Union soldiers arrived that they learned slavery had been abolished and the Civil War was over. The following year marked the first official Juneteenth celebrations and, within a few years, African Americans in other states were celebrating the day as well, which turned into an annual tradition. And, in 2021, Juneteenth became an official federal holiday.
8 Ways to Celebrate Black History
Black culture is woven through American history in music, literature, food, politics and more. Find new ways to honor Black history this month.
- Visit a Black or African American history museum
- Learn about Black music history by listening online
- Support Black-owned businesses and restaurants
- Donate to Black organizations and charities
- Attend local Juneteenth events
- Watch Black history documentaries and movies
- Find Black authors and stories for yourself and your children
- Dive deeper into Black history with online resources
Quotes to Inspire
"History has shown us that courage can be contageous and hope can take on a life of its own." – Michelle Obama
"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear." – Rosa Parks
"The time is always right to do what is right."
– Martin Luther King, Jr
"If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important - and you do that by being genuine and humble." – Nelson Mandala
"I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life."
– Oprah Winfrey
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