The history of Juneteenth, which just became a federal holiday after 156 years

Voices of Color by Insider 2021-06-18

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President Biden signed the bill that makes Juneteenth a federal holiday, commemorating the freedom of slaves in Galveston, Texas. We decode the history of the holiday over the last 156 years, leading to it becoming a federal holiday in 2021.
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The history of Juneteenth, which just became a federal holiday after 156 years