06/19/2026
Happy Juneteenth! 🩷💚
Central Region proudly commemorates Juneteenth, a powerful celebration of freedom, resilience, culture and Black excellence.
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. Juneteenth stands as a reminder of both the progress we celebrate and the continued work required to achieve justice, equity, and opportunity for all.
Today, we honor the strength of our ancestors, the richness of our history, and the generations who fought, and continue to fight, for liberation and equality. May we never stop educating, empowering, uplifting and investing in our communities.
As we gather with family, enjoy the music, food, fellowship and traditions that make this day so meaningful, let us also recommit ourselves to preserving our history and building a brighter future for generations to come.
Happy Juneteenth!