Friday marks one year since President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday, a date which celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. Jelani Cobb, Janell Ross and Eddie Glaude talk about the history and its connection to what we’re seeing in society today. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth … [Read more...]
Juneteenth: What You Need to Know | History
Juneteenth commemorates the day in June 1865—two and a half years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation—when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas with news that the Civil War was over and enslaved people were free. Subscribe for more from HISTORY: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Find out more about this and other specials on our … [Read more...]
Did You Know That Juneteenth Is The Longest-Standing African American Holiday? | TSR DidYouKnow
Roommates, it's time to kick off the Juneteenth celebration! Get ready for epic cookouts, festivals, and fireworks because 2023 marks our second year as an official federal holiday. But did you know that before Juneteenth became a national holiday, it was predominantly celebrated in the South for over 156 years, making it the longest-standing African American holiday? Tags: … [Read more...]
What to Know: The History of Juneteenth
The oldest celebration of African American freedom is now the newest federal holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of the last enslaved Black people in Texas, on June 19, 1865. Here's what to know about how the celebration began, and how it's evolved. Stay connected: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nbcbayarea Like us on Facebook: … [Read more...]
Juneteenth 1865-2022: The Pursuit of Economic Equality
Len Cannon and Mia Gradney highlight the lasting financial impact of Juneteenth on Black Americans and the challenges that remain. http://KHOU.com/Juneteenth This is the second consecutive year that KHOU 11 has produced a Juneteenth special program. Here is last year's special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d6uO3qIhnw houston,khou,khou11,news,freedom day,black … [Read more...]