Honoring Juneteenth, National Holiday
Posted: June 20th, 2023, 2:23 am
Let's welcome a new chapter in America that is much brighter for all people.
"Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865."
Historian Clint Smith gives a very knowledgeable commentary on the history and forward progress of black Americans.
President Biden gives a powerful speech on Juneteenth and the progress that is being made.
"Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865."
Historian Clint Smith gives a very knowledgeable commentary on the history and forward progress of black Americans.
President Biden gives a powerful speech on Juneteenth and the progress that is being made.