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Juneteenth

When is Juneteenth?

Every year on June 19.

What is Juneteenth?

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing that enslaved people were free — two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

How to celebrate

Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.

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