Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Juneteenth National Independence Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day (TX), Freedom Day, Black Independence Day
• Observed by:  United States
• Significance:  Emancipation of slaves in states in rebellion against the Union
• Observances:  African American history, culture and progress
• Date:  June 19
• date:  June 19
• Frequency:  Annually
• First time:  June 19, 1866 (celebration), June 19, 2021 (federal holiday)
• Related to:  Emancipation Day
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo