Juneteenth. With Nicole Beharie, Kendrick Sampson, Alexis Chikaeze, Lori Hayes. Issued after the Union victory at Antietam, the Emancipation Proclamation had both moral and strategic implications for the ongoing Civil War.
The day is also celebrated outside of the U. S., with organizations in a number of countries. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day and Juneteenth Independence Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the abolition of African slaves in Texas.
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Juneteenth is an American story about persistence, freedom, and joy no matter the obstacle.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day and Juneteenth Independence Day, is an American holiday that commemorates the abolition of African slaves in Texas. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. The day is also celebrated outside of the U.