On June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, enslaved people in the area were told something that would change their lives, and those of their descendants, forever: They were free. According to PBS, the news came two-and-a-half years late — slaveowners in Texas did everything they could to stop enslaved people from learning that then-President Abraham… Continue reading What Juneteenth Means To Black Americans And How They’re Celebrating As The Holiday Continues To Gain Visibility
WILLIAMSBURG — William & Mary is set to host its second in-person Juneteenth celebration on June 16, kicking off a weekend of related festivities in the…
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