It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — two years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. Many Americans celebrate Juneteenth, that day ...

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Commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., Juneteenth is now a federal holiday marked by reflection, education, and vibrant celebrations across the country. It was 160 years ago that enslaved ...