The observance of Juneteenth is one that honors the African American community throughout the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of the American Civil War and the termination of slavery. The designation for this tribute was first introduced during the 1890s in recognition of the State of Texas having accepted the Emancipation Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln on June 19, 1865.
Included among the informational resources that we have available for our research community include the following selections . . .
Africana Studies (Research Guide)
Juneteenth – SHU Book Collection
Juneteenth (Commemoration Homepage)
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