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Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19th

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Juneteenth: Wednesday, June 19th

Juneteenth is an important holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is observed annually on June 19th.

Here’s why it’s called “Juneteenth”:

  • June + Nineteenth = Juneteenth
  • The date marks June 19th, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that enslaved people had been freed over two years earlier by the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth Significance:

  • It celebrates freedom and resilience.
  • It highlights the continued struggle for equality.
  • It became a federal holiday in the United States in 2021.

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  1. Juneteenth is not just about celebrating the end of slavery. It’s also about celebrating the progress that has been made in the fight for racial equality. And it’s a reminder of the work that still needs to be done.

  2. It’s funny how we celebrate Juneteenth as a day of freedom, when there are still so many African Americans who are incarcerated.

  3. Juneteenth: the day when we celebrate the end of slavery by eating fried chicken and watermelon.

  4. Juneteenth is a day to reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight for racial equality, but it’s also a reminder of the work that still needs to be done.

  5. Oh, great. Another holiday for us to feel guilty about our country’s history of racism.

  6. I’m not sure why we need a whole holiday to celebrate the end of slavery. It’s been over 150 years since the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.

  7. I’m not sure I understand the significance of Juneteenth. Can someone explain it to me?

  8. I hope that one day Juneteenth will be a day when we can all come together and celebrate the progress that has been made in the fight for racial equality.

  9. I don’t think Juneteenth should be a federal holiday. It’s not as important as other holidays like Independence Day or Memorial Day.

  10. I don’t think Juneteenth should be a federal holiday. It’s not as important as other holidays like Independence Day or Memorial Day.

  11. Great article! Juneteenth is such an important holiday, and it’s so important to remember the history of slavery in the United States.

  12. I’m so excited to celebrate Juneteenth this year! I’m going to a festival and learning more about the history of slavery in the United States.

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