Juneteenth which is also known as Juneteenth National Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States. On 19th June 1865, Major General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for enslaved people in Texas.

Later this day was recognized as a federal holiday in the year 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.

Here are some important facts about Juneteenth :

• The name Juneteenth is derived from the words June and Nineteen.
• Originating from the coastal resort city of southeast Texas – Galveston, Juneteenth has since been observed annually in different parts of the United States.
• Juneteenth National Independence Day is now celebrated every year to make people remember the freedom of African American people who were treated as slaves.
• Juneteenth festival is also called Jubilee Day, Freedom Day of enslaved African Americans, Emancipation Day in Texas, and Black Independence Day.
• The Juneteenth flag is used as a symbol of freedom and the end of slavery for Black Americans. The flag uses the colors red, white, and blue. It’s often displayed in conjunction with the American flag.

From the year 2023, June 19 is observed as a Juneteenth holiday for the public in at least 28 states of the United States of America. The District of Columbia has legally started recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday.

Below we have tried to answer some trending questions related to the Juneteenth day. Kindly share this article with others and feel free to let us know about your feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions on Juneteenth

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