Happy #Juneteenth everyone! On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas were told they were free. Are you familiar with how this long standing celebration became a federal holiday? Take a listen! @nytimes #FreedomDay | HBCU Alum

Juneteenth marks the day (June 19, 1865) when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. At Mt. Zion, we honor this day as a sacred moment of freedom, faith, and resilience. It reflects our commitment to justice, liberation, and the spiritual legacy of a people who never stopped believing in God’s promise. It’s more than history, it’s a call to remember the strength of our ancestors and the power of faith. ❤️💛💚

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865 - the day when the last enslaved people were liberated in Texas, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and African American history, culture and progress. #juneteenth #juneteenthcelebration | Madison College