#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years. pic.twitter.com/fgMtHs7gwm
— Smithsonian’s NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) June 19, 2025
Juneteenth marks the day freedom finally reached the last enslaved Black Americans in 1865 — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. As attacks on Black history grow louder, honoring Juneteenth is more important than ever. Freedom is worth celebrating! Happy Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/sMBjZpqSNe
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) June 19, 2025
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, culture, and progress. Now more than ever, we have to continue the work of the generations who fought for our freedoms — especially at the ballot box. Make sure you are registered to vote at https://t.co/0tmJl3tJPV. pic.twitter.com/7o6i3FkicH
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) June 19, 2025
