What is Juneteenth History behind holiday celebrating the end of slavery

For many black Americans, Juneteenth is a celebration to commemorate the end of slavery. For many white Americans, recent protests over police brutality have driven their awareness of Juneteenth's significance. https://abc7ne.ws/3dhFDry

But June 19, 1865, is a day that black Americans should never forget, said Dr. Molefi Asante, chair of the Department of African American Studies at Temple University. "It is relevant in 2020, and I am hoping that in 3020 it is still relevant," he said.

So what exactly is Juneteenth and how is it celebrated? Here's an explanation.

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