At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th and announced that all enslaved people there were officially free. Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio dig into the history of Juneteenth. [Directed by Rémi Cans, Atypicalist, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Jarrett Farkas].

Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio: What is Juneteenth, and why is it important?

What is Juneteenth, and why is it important?

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery, but it took over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation for all to be freed.

Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, symbolizes the struggle and victory over slavery, fueling the ongoing pursuit of freedom.

Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in history—freedom declared but not realized, sparking yearly celebrations of liberty and resistance.