06/20/2026
Honoring this day and the ongoing fight for racial equality.
Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved people that they were free… more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. The news marked a pivotal moment in American history and gave rise to a celebration that spread across the country as Black families carried the tradition to new communities.
Juneteenth is a time to reflect on our nation's history, honor the resilience and contributions of Black Americans and reaffirm the ongoing work of building a more inclusive democracy for all.