Juneteenth marks the date when news of emancipation finally reached Galveston, Texas, confirming the freedom of the last remaining enslaved people in the deepest parts of the South. Today, Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.
Learn more about What Is Juneteenth? from PBS. Or read about Juneteenth: The History of a New Holiday from the NYTimes
Take a look at resources from Be’chol Lashon to learn more about Juneteenth significance to Black Jews.
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