| As the nation embraces Juneteenth as a new federal holiday, explore the powerful history of emancipation that led to jubilation for more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Tex., on June 19, 1865. Ever since, Black Texans have celebrated that date with picnics, parades and music, spreading those celebrations across the country as they moved and making Juneteenth a beloved tradition in many towns and cities. |
| | | |  |  | | Must-read stories around major news events | | | Trending Now | June 19, 10:57 a.m. EDT | | | | | As the nation embraces Juneteenth as a new federal holiday, explore the powerful history of emancipation that led to jubilation for more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Tex., on June 19, 1865. Ever since, Black Texans have celebrated that date with picnics, parades and music, spreading those celebrations across the country as they moved and making Juneteenth a beloved tradition in many towns and cities. | | | | | |
