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Happy Juneteenth! Also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day. This holiday celebrates the emancipation of African Americans who had been enslaved in the United States. Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, the news of this important decision didn’t reach Texas until June 19th, 1865. This day is celebrated annually and its name comes from a combination of “June” and “Nineteenth.”

Juneteenth can be a time for learning about slavery in the United States, the resilience of Black people and the bravery of people of all racial groups who fought to end slavery through fights for justice. This can be a time to learn about the history of enslaved Africans and African Americans and to celebrate with Black communities the uniqueness of their culture and lived experiences in the United States (NMAAHC Kids).

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