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a thread of JUNETEENTH please give this a read, educate yourself
juneteenth is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union General Gordon Granger led thousands of federal troops to Galveston, Texas to announce that the Civil War had ended, and slaves had been freed.
Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, +
for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing.
CHECK OUT THIS WEBSITE, IT HAS ALL THE KEY INFORMATION, IT IS VITAL YOU EDUCATE YOURSELF https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/
is also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day. June 19th is essentially the day slaves finally got their rightful freedom with parties and festivities.
THIS IS SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THE HISTORY OF JUNETEENTH https://twitter.com/hollywoodmadden/status/1273858828937965569?s=21
