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Q&A: the first african american holiday was established in texas to honor the announcement that slavery was ended?

Question by frz41jun: the first african american holiday was established in texas to honor the announcement that slavery was ended?

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Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday in fourteen states of the United States. Celebrated on June 19, it commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas.

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  1. staisil Dec 30th 2011

    Juneteenth Day originated in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865. The day celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.


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