What is Juneteenth and why is it important to African Americans

Summary: <p><em><strong>Juneteenth</strong></em> is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th.</p> <p>General Robert S. Granger issued a proclamation in Texas declaring slaves to be free. The following year those who were once slaves begin celebrating their independence. In a country that once fought and won their very independence, known as the United States of American. Governor of Texas, James V. Alfred made a  Juneteenth a recognizable holiday in the state of Texas. Which later grew due to the great migration of African-Americans, the Civil Rights Movement, and Social Media.</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ends-podcast/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/ends-podcast/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/ends-podcast/support</a>