Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, is a Federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The day marks the moment when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, two and a half years after it was issued. This delayed emancipation … Continue reading Celebrating Juneteenth: The best movies to watch