It was not until Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, that the state’s Slaves finally learned that slavery had been abolished.
The Celebration began, and the birth of Juneteenth was named the Emancipation of slaves.
Today black Americans celebrate this day as "The black Independence Day". Honoring the day and celebrating the ending of slavery, a fight that African Male Slaves jeopardize and sacrificed their lives to end the cruelty of slavery.
On June 19, the first official Juneteenth celebrations took place in Galveston Texas. The original observances included prayer meetings and the singing of spiritual music and celebrants wore new clothes as a way of representing their newfound freedom. Within a few years, African Americans in other states were celebrating the day as well, making it an annual tradition.
Celebrations have continued across the United States into the 21st century and typically include prayer and religious services, speeches, educational events, family gatherings and picnics, and festivals with music and great food.
Juneteenth became a state holiday in Texas in 1980, and a number of other states subsequently followed suit.
Did you know the day is also celebrated outside the United States, with organizations in a number of countries using the day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans?
The word (Holy Bible) gives us the joy of the freeing of the enslaved. His hand strongly guides black lives, leaders and community.
Read more on how God has been leading the black community into freedom. God's Promise
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