6/20/2024 0 Comments June 20th, 2024On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing with him the news that the Civil War had ended and that all enslaved people were free. Ever since Granger did this, now Juneteenth became a huge part of our history, the day slavery ended. Abe Lincoln finished the Emancipation Proclamation 2 years prior. It just took 2 years to get to every part of America. This day represents the struggle for freedom and equality and is a celebration for black people.
The Historical Context of Juneteenth There were so many challenges in the 19th century when it came to implementing national policies. Granger’s order about the end of slavery wasn’t the end of it. He also called for there to be an employee and employer relationship between former masters and free men. The slave owners weren’t just gonna roll over for this. And this is why black oriole still faced economic hardship and discrimination after the end of slavery. The Cultural and Social Significance of Juneteenth Juneteenth was a celebration for freedom. The festivals still celebrate freedoms but turned into parades, cultural activities and more. There was a huge day party in Philly for Juneteenth. And now after 2021, Juneteenth is recognized as a federal holiday. However, I think this is because it was during the times of the George Floyd marches. I believe the U.S just gave us a holiday to calm us down. Juneteenth and the Ongoing Fight for Equality Juneteenth continues to remind us that the fight isn’t over. We are still affected by everything our ancestors went through years ago. We must continue to educate our youth on the importance of Juneteenth. This will help the next generation become advocates for change.
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