Juneteenth Started in Galveston, Texas
June 19th 2009
The first Juneteenth celebration happened spontaneously in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, when Union Major General Gordon Granger read General Order #3 to the assembled people in Galveston, Texas.
The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free . . .
The celebration was poignant because it had taken 1-1/2 years for news of the Emancipation Proclamation to reach Texas after it was signed into law.

Tip of the Hat to sneakerboxx.wordpress.com/ for image
Today, this historic event is celebrated around the USA and the world, not only as a slave independence day, but as a celebration of the culture, the history and the countless contributions made by people of color to the world.
Emancipation Proclamation * Juneteenth * Freedom Celebrations * Redemption Songs
June 13-19
Galveston
June 19
Miller Outdoor Center, Houston
June 19-20
Cecile Holman Park and Benny Houston Community Center, Brownwood
June 19-20
San Marcos Plaza by the Cock House, San Marcos
June 20
Fred More Park, Denton
June 19-21
Woodson Park, Odessa
June 27-28
Last Frontier Heritage Celebration & Buffalo Soldier Living History Encampment
Cochran County Park, Morton
Emancipation Proclamation * Juneteenth * Freedom Celebrations * Redemption Songs
This is not a complete listing. Check your local community for activities in your neighborhood. Pick a celebration and join in the fun. Let us never forget that we are all free, regardless of race, creed, belief system or skin color.





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