Juneteenth: A Day of Triumph
Juneteenth is a day that commemorates the end of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Christa Reid, Dr. Kevin L. Brooks, Bethanie Dye and Ginette St. Louis from ETSU’s Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center share why Juneteenth still resonates today.
Juneteenth, a powerful moment in Black history, was the day Union soldiers led by Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger went into Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War was over. Although the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation had taken place two years prior, the news brought to Texas marked slavery’s final demise.
Juneteenth, recognized and celebrated since 1866, is a time for introspection, celebration and remembrance. At East Tennessee State University, we are dedicated to honoring this day and acknowledging the worth and respect that every individual deserves.
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