Juneteenth
The 2021 Juneteenth resource is available for download. It is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing. It is a time for assessment, self-improvement and for planning the future.
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Juneteenth Resource 2021
June 8, 2021The 2021 Juneteenth resource is available for download. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. From its Galveston, Texas, origin in 1865,…
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2019 Juneteenth Resources
May 15, 2019The 2019 Juneteenth resource is available for download. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. From its Galveston, Texas, origin in 1865,…
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