Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee successfully introduced and passed a bill to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday, recognizing the day’s importance in celebrating African American culture and the end of slavery.
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Juneeteenth, independence and the African Diaspora
Juneteenth is a celebration unique to the African-American community in the United States, marking the day that freedom reached all slaves in Confederate states during the American Civil War, and is now celebrated with speeches, family gatherings, and educational activities.