Juneteenth

JUNETEENTH

June 19, 1865

Freedom Day

Announced in Galveston, Texas

Over two years

after the Emancipation Proclamation.

Marks the end of slavery in the US.

Finally.

JUNETEENTH

June 19, 2022

A National Holiday

Signed into law on June 17, 2021,

By President Biden.

Another piece of our national story

Now told and celebrated for all.

Jubilee Day

Black Independence Day.

Emancipation Day.

“Let Freedom ring.”