What to Know: The History of Juneteenth

The oldest celebration of African American freedom is now the newest federal holiday. Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of the last enslaved Black people in Texas, on June 19, 1865. Here"s what to know about how the celebration began, and how it"s evolved. Stay connected: Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nbcbayarea Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nbcbayarea Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nbcbayarea Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nbcbayarea Catch up on all the day"s news: http://www.nbcbayarea.com Download our mobile app: On iOS: http://nbcbay.com/R1BhqYM On Android: http://nbcbay.com/rUcA97h Watch us on OTT: Add our channel on Roku: https://bit.ly/3ySK60j Download our app on Amazon Fire TV: https://amzn.to/3FmmiEA


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