Juneteenth

六月节

June 19th, or Juneteenth for short, is a holiday that many Black Americans celebrate every year.

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The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

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U.S. President Lincoln first announced the abolition of slavery on January 1st, 1863.

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However, the news did not arrive in Texas until June 19th, 1865—almost two and a half years later.

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That day, around 250,000 enslaved people gained their freedom.

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Freed Black people in Texas began to celebrate June 19th every year after that.

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Over the years, people across the country joined in the celebrations.

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In 2021, the United States Senate voted to make Juneteenth a national holiday.

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