Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day or Freedom Day, is a holiday that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19th 1865 - two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation - that Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas and brought with them news that the war was over and that slavery was ended throughout the Confederate South.
What will the 2nd Annual Juneteenth be about ?
There will be historical education on its' meaning as well as multi-cultural activities, dance, spoken word, music, foods, panel discussions, multicultural performances, and all kinds of resources for the benefit of children, students, young people, families, and the community.
