Though the holiday has been celebrated for years, it's fairly new to the list of federal holidays in the United States.
Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the end of all slavery in the United States, will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 19, this year.Though the holiday has been celebrated for years, it is fairly new to the list of federal holidays in the United States.Keep reading for answers to commonly asked questions about the holiday.Juneteenth is a holiday celebrated on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
Additionally, red fruits like strawberries and watermelon are eaten during the holiday because they are in peak season during Juneteenth.Yes. Created by Ben Haith in 1997, the Juneteenth flag symbolizes freedom for Black Americans and African Americans. The flag's red, white and blue colors were chosen on purpose to showcase that African Americans were always American, even through enslavement, according to Parade.com.
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