“In June 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, bringing news of freedom to enslaved Black people, more than two months after the Civil War had ended and two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. On Monday, June 19th, we commemorate Juneteenth(link is external), a significant milestone in American history that marks the end of slavery. 

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, holds deep cultural and historical significance. While President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Act(link is external), recognizing today as a federal holiday, Juneteenth has long been celebrated by Black communities, uniting people through calls to action and liberation alongside celebratory parades and gatherings. ” Via diversity.berkeley.edu/juneteenth