06/19/2026
Today we recognize Juneteenth, a day of freedom, reflection, and celebration.
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, news of freedom reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. This historic moment marked the enforcement of emancipation for one of the last remaining enslaved communities in the United States.
Juneteenth reminds us of the value of freedom, the importance of community, and the stories that connect generations.