Juneteenth has its roots in Galveston, Texas. On June 19, 1866, one year after 250,000 Texas African Americans learned of their freedom due to the Emancipation Proclamation and Thirteenth Amendment, the first Juneteenth celebration was held. It’s a time to reflect on the path to freedom and the steps still needed to achieve equity. In spite of being born into […]
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