Juneteenth Freedom Day 🎉✊🏾
Juneteenth , also known as Freedom Day , marks June 19, 1865 , when enslaved Black people in Texas finally learned of their freedom— two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This day symbolizes resilience, liberation, and the ongoing fight for equality. 💡 Key Facts About Juneteenth: 🗓️ June 19, 1865 – Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, declaring the end of slavery. 🗓️ Delayed Freedom – Enslaved people in Texas were the last to hear of their emancipation, despite Lincoln’s 1863 order. 🗓️ A National Holiday – Officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021, thanks to decades of activism. 🗓️ Symbol of Black Joy & Resistance – Celebrations include parades, cookouts, education, and honoring ancestors. 🗓️ Not the End of Oppression – Slavery "ended," but racism, segregation, and inequality persisted—making the fight for justice ongoing. Juneteenth is more than history—it’s...