Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond.
Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings. It is a time for reflection and rejoicing.
June 20th, 2007 at 5:46 am
i wonder when we will stop focusing on a persons color or sex and see them as a person - maybe about the time that texas actually sees women as a man’s equal or in Madames case superior
{{Hugs g/f}}} always a pleasure to see what you come up with next!