Emancipation Proclamation
From Galveston to Mississippi: Tracing the Real Story of June 19, 1865
More than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that slavery had ended. This look at Juneteenth explores how freedom unfolded across the South, including Mississippi, and why the story remains relevant today.
Juneteenth Explained: Why June 19 Changed American History Forever
Juneteenth marks the day enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The holiday honors freedom, resilience and the ongoing importance of remembering America’s history honestly.