The Emancipation Proclamation was signed on June 1, 1863, freeing all slaves in the United States of America. Union soldiers marched through southern states, reading the new declaration and announcing freedom for the enslaved, according to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
However, not all Black people were immediately free in Texas, as the state was still under Confederate control at the time of the signing. On June 19, 1865, about 2,000 Union troops marched into Texas, officially freeing all Black people from slavery. This significant date is known as Juneteenth, a celebration of freedom and equality. Here are some events, celebrations, and marches happening in our area in honor of Juneteenth:
Join the Women of Color Task Force for its 2nd annual Juneteenth observance event. The Juneteenth holiday is celebrated on Saturday, June 19, 2021, but we invite you to join us for our celebration on Friday, June 18th, from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. The theme for our event is “Improving Intercultural Race Relations to Develop Intercultural Solidarity.”
We are also looking to feature any black owned businesses/ visual artists who might want to participate
