Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom

Even though Juneteenth was only officially declared a federal holiday in 2021, it’s actually the oldest national celebration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth has been celebrated since 1865, which is almost 160 years ago! What Is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Juneteenth Independence Day, is a holiday … Read more Juneteenth: A Day to Celebrate Freedom