06/19/2026
❤️🖤💚 Honoring Freedom, Celebrating Progress, Inspiring the Future 💚🖤❤️
Today, the Zeta Amicae of Virginia Beach joins communities across our nation in commemorating Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of resilience, freedom, and the enduring pursuit of justice and equality.
On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas finally learned they were free. Juneteenth stands as a celebration of liberation, hope, perseverance, and the remarkable contributions African Americans have made—and continue to make—to our communities and our nation.
As women committed to service, scholarship, sisterhood, and community uplift, we honor the sacrifices of those who came before us and recommit ourselves to building a future rooted in equity, opportunity, and unity for all.
May we continue to educate, empower, and inspire future generations while celebrating the rich culture, history, and strength of the African American community.
Happy Juneteenth!