Juneteenthis today, and 2022 marks the second year it’s been an official federal holiday.
It’s also known as Freedom Day or Jubilee Day.
What does making Juneteenth a federal holiday mean?
Biden signed theJuneteenth National Independence Day Actin 2021, making it a federal holiday.
That means it’sestablished by lawlike holidays including Labor Day, Memorial Day and New Year’s Day.
Juneteenth is the 11th federal holiday in the US.
How did Juneteenth come to symbolize the end of Black enslavement?
The moment was significant.
In 1980, Texas began marking Juneteenth as anofficial state holiday, the first state to do so.
Now, nearly all states commemorate or observe Juneteenth to some degree.
How is Juneteenth observed?
How can I celebrate Juneteenth in 2022?
Yelp and Uber Eats can help you find these restaurants on their apps.
you’re able to also visitHungry for the Cultureto find Black-owned restaurants in most major US cities.
Educate yourself and reflect: While slavery ended in 1865, racism persists in countless institutions.
Spend the day reading about Juneteenth’s history, including how Black families felt after being emancipated.
Celebrate with a barbecue or family meal:Gather your family together to celebrate freedom.
If you’re celebrating indoors, we recommend opening windows for ventilation.
In which states is Juneteenth a paid holiday?
Note that many cities in the states not listed also recognize it as a paid holiday.
