Juneteenth Celebrations

140th - 150th ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN

10-Year Anniversary Campaign Continues...Join Us!
 

In June, 2005, JUNETEENTH.com launched an historical advocacy campaign to recognize and raise awareness for the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth.   The campaign aims to increase knowledge and appreciation of the roles, achievements and contributions of African Americans to our society and pay tribute to the ancestral heritage upon whose shoulders much of our nation stands.

or  across the United States, and beyond, celebrations commemorated this historical event of 1865 in Galveston, Texas.  There, on June 19th, when word of the emancipation proclamation finally reached the enslaved, a new and uncertain way of life began.  Today, 145 years since, African Americans have elevated this celebration, publicly and privately to one of the most important of the year.

The 140th year anniversary celebrations across the U.S. marked a significant milestone in American history. Juneteenth serves symbolically, and in reality, as a reference point from which to measure and appreciate the progress and contributions made by African Americans to this society.

And, with even more excitement, anticipation and world wide participation, the 150th anniversary campaign is underway.

The campaign, centers around assessment, education, dialogue, acknowledgement and celebration of African American progress since 1865. We invite and encourage everyone to join with us in the planning, development and celebration of this historic campaign.

Beyond freedom for one's self, Juneteenth celebrates freedom for all, worldwide.  Juneteenth promotes unity and builds self-esteem through reflection, education, and through acknowledgement of achievements.  Today, people of all races, nationalities and ethnicities join together to support and participate in Juneteenth celebrations - a true testament to humanity.

Please join us on this historical journey.  Sign up with the form below, through which you can become an active partner in building and shaping this campaign. As always, we encourage your suggestions, ideas and feedback.

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