Juneteenth 2021

Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day and historically known as Jubilee Day, Black Independence Day, and Emancipation Day) is a holiday in the United States. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery and is regularly observed with celebrations of African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1866. The day was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. Juneteenth's commemoration is on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865, announcement of General Order No. 3 by Union Army General Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas. (adapted from Wikipedia)

Read what LWVUS had to say about this national holiday!

• Here’s how to celebrate in Delaware  Juneteenth activities around the state.
• National Civil Rights Museum The National Civil Rights Museum virtually joins nine leading Black museums and historical institutions from coast to coast for BLKFREEDOM.org to commemorate Juneteenth, the day that the Emancipation Proclamation was officially enforced, ending enslavement in Texas. The annual collaboration has produced a film documenting the national exploration of the deep-rooted anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” through the eyes of historic museums and anthropologists from across the United States. (1.5 hour video)
• The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth (National Museum of African American History & Culture Smithsonian)