00:00Juneteenth here are interesting facts.
00:02Emancipation Proclamation occurred two and a half years later.
00:05The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery in 1862 and proclaimed all slaves free.
00:11Even though this was a monumental event, the news took time to reach the South.
00:16On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas two and a half years after
00:22the proclamation was announced.
00:24As the Emancipation Proclamation reached the entire nation on June 19, it became a
00:29national holiday.
00:30Juneteenth was born a year later.
00:32In June 2021, Juneteenth became a federal holiday.
00:36While Juneteenth is widely celebrated, it wasn't recognized as a federal holiday until June
00:4117, 2021.
00:43After Texas declared Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980, many other states followed.
00:49June 19, 1865, was commemorated as Juneteenth Independence Day by Congress in 1997, and
00:56celebrated as an opportunity to learn about American history.
00:59Since 1866, African Americans have celebrated Juneteenth.
01:04Juneteenth celebrations are long-standing traditions.
01:07Juneteenth celebrations began in 1866 in church-centered community gatherings.
01:13Juneteenth was commemorated for the first time in 1867 by the Freedmen's Bureau.
01:18In the aftermath of the Civil War, the Freedmen's Bureau supported newly liberated slaves on their
01:23path to freedom.
01:24Due to segregation laws, Juneteenth was first celebrated on the streets of Galveston, Texas.
01:30They called this Emancipation Park, which underwent a $33.5 million renovation in 2016 and was
01:37rededicated in the summer of 2017.
01:39A group of African American leaders raised $800 to purchase 10 acres of land in Houston, Texas.
01:45Juneteenth is a story of oppression, struggle, freedom, and hope told through the architecture.
01:50There is a flag that commemorates Juneteenth in its own way.
01:54The first Juneteenth commemorated flag was designed in 1997 by Ben Hay, founder of the
02:00National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation .
02:03This modern-day flag was designed by designer LJ Groff in 2000.
02:08Symbolism builds the commemorated flag.
02:10Its colors, red, white, and blue, symbolize the fact that enslaved people are American.
02:16Texas' newfound freedom bursting throughout the land is symbolized by the bursting star.
02:21African American history and American freedom are represented by the flag.
02:25Throughout our nation, Juneteenth flags will be raised in commemorative ceremonies.
02:30A reminder of African American struggles for freedom and the importance of racial equality
02:35and justice today.
02:36It seems that Juneteenth is gaining popularity and recognition once again.
02:40Juneteenth is recognized and celebrated throughout the world today.
02:44Juneteenth has always been celebrated as a day of celebration of freedom.
02:48It is more than just a celebration today, it is a time to reflect.
02:52As a result, we are able to learn more about the significance of this important day and
02:56to engage in meaningful conversations with people from different backgrounds and with a
03:00variety of experiences.
03:02As we strive for racial equality and justice in our society, this can be a significant step
03:07towards reconciliation and healing.
03:09On this Juneteenth, we have a great chance to make a difference right where we are as
03:13we celebrate this day of freedom, pray for justice and against racism, and strive to make
03:17a difference right where we are right where we are.
03:19For a long time.
03:19For a long time.
03:20For a long time.
03:20For a long time.
03:20For a long time.
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