Juneteenth is a national holiday and celebration in the United States of America, commemorating the ACTUAL day that freedom was achieved for enslaved Black people in The United States. On June 19, 1865 (two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, which was announced as the liberation of Black people), General Gordon Granger and his troops marched into Galveston, Texas and officially proclaimed ALL Black people free under the authority of The United States of America. According to historical accounts, a jubilee (party) broke out in the town of Galveston and the people were liberated from physical bo***ge. We celebrate Juneteenth in honor of our ancestors and the principles of freedom, honor, justice and progress - and these principles are aligned with the spirit of our beloved Homeboy, Son, Brother and BALLER, Mr. Nicholas Maurice Woods - who The Creator saw fit to bring him to the Heavens at a very early age in 1995 - he was a high school sophomore at River Ridge High School. Nick embodied the spirit of teamwork, love and had a tremendously positive attitude tripled with humility and rare athleticism. Most importantly - he was a friend whom we celebrate. We look forward to hosting future Juneteenth/Nick Woods Memorial Celebrations/BBQs/Tournaments - to heighten awareness and raise funds for a scholarship in the name and spirit of Nick Woods, our ancestors & Juneteenth. The Nick Woods & Juneteenth Foundation represents the original principles of Hip-Hop Culture, being: Peace, Love, Unity & Having Fun - and Knowledge. We remember our ancestors and Nick Woods - on this day and Er'day!
