06/17/2026
🖤❤️💚 Juneteenth Facts 💚❤️🖤
Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when news of emancipation finally reached many enslaved people in Texas.
The first Juneteenth celebrations began as early as 1866.
Red foods and drinks are a Juneteenth tradition, symbolizing resilience, sacrifice, and cultural heritage.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021.
Understanding our shared past helps us better understand our present, and shape our future!
Black history is American history.
Happy Juneteenth! ❤️💚🖤