Juneteenth celebrations honor end of slavery, push for racial justice
- Juneteenth commemorates the day Union troops announced the end of slavery in Texas two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
- While now a federal holiday, Juneteenth faces challenges from political attacks on education about racism and risks commercialization.
- The day is celebrated with festivals and time for reflection on America's history of slavery and continued racial inequalities.
- Juneteenth signifies freedom but also the work still needed to achieve full citizenship and justice.
- Though the news of freedom arrived late, Juneteenth honors the resilience and sacrifices of enslaved Black Americans.
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