What Is Juneteenth All About??
Maybe you've heard the phrase 'Juneteenth' before...
Maybe you've been wondering what this is all about.
We're here to provide you with a brief history of the holiday and tell you about what's coming up in relation to it!
So, What Exactly Is ‘Juneteenth’ All About??
*** What Is Juneteenth:
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It is also called Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. The name “Juneteenth” references the date of the holiday, combining the words “June” and “nineteenth.”
*** The Origin:
Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas, on June 19, 1866. It marked the first anniversary of the day that African Americans there first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after it was initially issued. The holiday was originally celebrated with prayer meetings and by singing spirituals and wearing new clothes to represent newfound freedom. Within a few years, African Americans were celebrating Juneteenth in other states, making it an annual tradition.
*** Celebrations:
Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas, on June 19, 1866. It marked the first anniversary of the day that African Americans there first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after it was initially issued. The holiday was originally celebrated with prayer meetings and by singing spirituals and wearing new clothes to represent newfound freedom. Within a few years, African Americans were celebrating Juneteenth in other states, making it an annual tradition.
*** How did the American civil rights movement affect Juneteenth celebrations?
Juneteenth was originally celebrated in Texas, on June 19, 1866. It marked the first anniversary of the day that African Americans there first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, more than two years after it was initially issued. The holiday was originally celebrated with prayer meetings and by singing spirituals and wearing new clothes to represent newfound freedom. Within a few years, African Americans were celebrating Juneteenth in other states, making it an annual tradition.
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We will be painting, ’Solidarity’ on
June 19th from 4-6pm
The time is here to be on the correct side of history. Join us to paint they NEW PAINTING of a colorful fist, raised in strength.
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Just as holidays like ‘Juneteenth’ are important to us, we are also fully-immersed in June’s ‘Pride Month’ celebrations and allied content. We are offering a wide varitey of colorful paintings, bold and beautiful in all of the colors of the rainbow; We have also done a dive into the history behind the month-long observation and listed some ideas for celebrating!
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