•May 31, 2023•
In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later.
As the United States prepares to celebrate its third official Juneteenth holiday, here is an in-depth look at what the day is all about.
Origins of Juneteenth National Independence Day     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.