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Juneteenth stands for freedom. It is a celebration of the end of enslavement in America. Juneteenth is America's 2nd Independence Day celebration.
Americans of African descent were caught in tyranny of enslavement on the country's first Independence Day Celebration, the "4th of July", 1776. George Washington was a slave owner. Thomas Jefferson was a slave owner. Many of the founding fathers of America were slave owners.
I wasn't until 88 years after the country's first freedom day celebration, when Union General Gorden Granger landed in Galveston, Texas, on the "19th of June", 1865, to announce freedom for all slaves through the reading of General Order #3 and the issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. It took over 2 and 1/2 years for the news of freedom to travel to the last geographical vestige of enslavement in the country, southwest Texas.
Juneteenth is now recognized as a state holiday or state holiday observance in 36 states, the District of Columbia and the US Congress.
Together we will see Juneteenth Independence Day become a National Day of Observance, like Flag Day and Patriot Day in America.
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When did Juneteenth start?
Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas, on June 19, 1866.
In what year was Juneteenth first celebrated?
Juneteenth was first celebrated on June 19, 1865.
Which is older Juneteeth or Kwazaa?
Juneteenth is older than Kwanzaa. In fact, Juneteenth is the oldest known African-American celebration.
When did juneteenth day start?
1900
What actors and actresses appeared in Juneteenth Jamboree - 2012?
The cast of Juneteenth Jamboree - 2012 includes: Funmi Ogunro as Herself - Host
What is the phone number of the Juneteenth Lineage Najl in Saginaw Michigan?
The address of the Juneteenth Lineage Najl is: 1315 N 5Th Ave, Saginaw, MI 48601
Why did they name it Juneteenth?
June 19, 1865 was the end of slavery in Texas. Putting the month and date together became Juneteenth.
What are the release dates for Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom - 2009?
Juneteenth A Celebration of Freedom - 2009 was released on: USA: 10 June 2009 (limited)
How many states recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday?
As of 2021, at least 47 states and the District of Columbia recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday or observance. This includes states like Texas, New York, California, and Virginia, among others.
Why Important about continue celebrating juneteenth?
It keeps firmly in mind what did happen to Black, what can happen, and unless strong people stand up for what is right, what can happen again. We rejoice in what we have. although we know there should be more.
What are the release dates for A Time to Be Remembered - A Juneteenth Story 1997?
A Time to Be Remembered - A Juneteenth Story 1997 was released on: USA: 1 January 1997
Why was juneteenth celebrated?
Juneteenth – also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day – is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.
