Juneteenth: Understanding the Past to Pave a Better Future
Posted: June 1, 2025
Juneteenth is more than a holiday—it’s a powerful reminder of resilience, progress, and the enduring quest for equality. Celebrated on June 19, this day marks the historic announcement of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas and, by extension, throughout the United States. As we reflect on this pivotal moment in history, we also recognize its profound impact today and its promise for a...
Honoring Juneteenth: A Look Back & A Step Forward
Posted: June 19, 2024
On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed into law a bill that officially recognizes Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Juneteenth is a day of great historical significance in the United States as it marks the end of slavery. The commemoration of this day should encourage us to reflect on the past and strive for a future where equality and fairness prevail, and all forms of...
Celebrating Juneteenth: The Importance and How It Is Observed
Posted: June 19, 2023
Juneteenth is more than 155 years old, making it the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the US. It is celebrated on June 19 because, back in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger of the Union Army brought news to Texas that all slaves were free and that the Civil War had finally come to an end. The surprising point is that...