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Juneteenth Celebrations and Education at the Allen County Public Library

  • On June 19, 1865, Union forces led by General Gordon Granger reached Galveston, Texas, and announced the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, officially freeing enslaved people in the state.
  • This event followed the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, whose enforcement in Texas was delayed due to limited Union military presence and local resistance.
  • Juneteenth marks the delayed realization of freedom for enslaved people and represents both the celebration of Black emancipation and the continued pursuit of racial justice and equal rights since 1865.
  • Juneteenth became an official holiday in 1980 and received federal recognition in 2021, marking over 150 years of celebration with growing national awareness.
  • The holiday’s recognition prompts reflection on historical and structural challenges, reminding that freedom had long existed legally but required enforcement and continuous defense.
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Chapelboro.com broke the news in on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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