Discover the origins and meaning behind Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
For many black Americans, Juneteenth is a celebration to commemorate the end of slavery.
For many white Americans, recent protests over police brutality have driven their awareness of Juneteenth’s significance. https://abc7ne.ws/3dhFDry
But June 19, 1865, is a day that black Americans should never forget, said Dr. Molefi Asante, chair of the Department of African American Studies at Temple University.
“It is relevant in 2020, and I am hoping that in 3020 it is still relevant,” he said. So what exactly is Juneteenth and how is it celebrated? Here’s an explanation.
