Where did the celebration of Juneteenth come from?

From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Today Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement.

Are there any states that celebrate Juneteenth as a holiday?

By 2019, 47 states and the District of Columbia recognized Juneteenth, although only one state (Texas) has adopted the holiday as a paid holiday for state employees. In 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker issued a proclamation that the day would be marked as “Juneteenth Independence Day”.

Who are the Black Seminoles who celebrate Juneteenth?

The Mascogos, descendants of Black Seminoles, who escaped from U.S. slavery in 1852 and settled in Coahuila, Mexico, also celebrate Juneteenth.

When did Congress start recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day?

In 1996 the first legislation to recognize “Juneteenth Independence Day” was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.J. Res. 195, sponsored by Barbara-Rose Collins (D-MI). In 1997 Congress recognized the day through Senate Joint Resolution 11 and House Joint Resolution 56.

When is Juneteenth in San Antonio, TX?

Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900, Texas. Reunion @ Comanche Park #2 2600 Rigsby Ave, San Antonio, TX 78222 San Antonio’s Juneteenth Commissioner Byron E. Miller sits with a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. at Miller Child Development Center on Monday, June 15, 2020.

Who is Mr Juneteenth in Kansas City MO?

Benny Shelby, who owns the Kansas City Blues and Jazz Juke House in the Eighteenth and Vine District, was Mr. JuneteenthKC. Melissa Robinson, president of the Black Health Care Coalition, was Ms. JuneteenthKC. There was an after-event at the Gregg-Klice Community Center, which brought back the drill teams for additional performances.

What did Horace Peterson do for Juneteenth?

Juneteenth as organized by Horace Peterson and the Black Archives generally included a parade, food, and live entertainment, but it also included voter registration drives and other activities that worked to better the community.