Introduction: What Is Juneteenth and Why Does It Matter?
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a deeply significant holiday in the United States that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of June and nineteenth, marking the day—June 19, 1865—when enslaved people in Texas finally learned of their freedom, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed...
