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Juneteenth

(Encyclopedia) Juneteenth or Emancipation Day, June 19th, holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. It began in Texas when news of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation (effective…

Juneteenth Overview

Celebrates the liberation of Black Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865 Origins Related Links Text of the Emancipation Proclamation History of the Emancipation Proclamation…

The History of Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a portmanteau of the words “June” and “nineteenth”, which is the day that this holiday is celebrated. Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth is a day to celebrate the emancipation of…

The Importance of Juneteenth

On June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger led a band of troops to Galveston, Texas, to proclaim slavery abolished. It had been two months since the surrender of Robert E. Lee and the…

Juneteenth History Quiz

Juneteenth is an important observance in the timeline of the abolition of slavery. Test your knowledge of this holiday right here on Infoplease!

Ellison, Ralph

(Encyclopedia) Ellison, Ralph (Ralph Waldo Ellison), 1914–94, African-American author, b. Oklahoma City, studied Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee Univ.). Originally a trumpet player and aspiring…

June 2021 Current Events: US News

Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the US…

African American Holidays

African American Holidays: Kwanzaa, Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about the history, traditions, and…

Major Holidays

The phenomenon of Valentine's cards predates Hallmark, becoming popular in 19th century England. Here is information about holidays throughout the year, such as New Years, St. Patrick's Day, April…

Kwanzaa

Honoring African heritage and cultural values Related Links The Principles of Kwanzaa The Seven Symbols Kwanzaa Word Search Encyclopedia: Kwanzaa Winter Holidays African American History Timeline…