Recognizing Juneteenth on June 19
Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of two words: “June” and “nineteenth.” It is believed to be the oldest African-American holiday, with annual celebrations on June 19th in different parts of the country dating back to 1866. The Juneteenth anniversary commemorates the arrival of 2,000 […]