Recognizing Juneteenth
Although the state of Texas was the last to acknowledge the end of slavery, it was the first state to designate Juneteenth as a holiday in 1979. Juneteenth became an official national holiday on June 17, 2021 when President Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act which established June 19 as a federal holiday. Although Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th of each year, the holiday celebrates much more than just a day. It celebrates a journey toward greater racial equality. What do we mean? Read More