Juneteenth is a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of all slaves in the United States. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, the slaves in Texas did not receive the news until June of 1865. On June 17th, 2021, President Joe Biden signed legislation that made Juneteenth a federal holiday. Multiple events were held in honor of Juneteenth around … Continue reading "Juneteenth 2022 Celebration Throughout Chatham County"

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