NATCA Recognizes Juneteenth

Friday marks Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. The holiday commemorates the liberation of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, the final holdout of the Confederacy. This took place on June 19, 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. While Juneteenth has long been celebrated in the Black community, the day did not become a federal holiday until 2021.

You can learn more about the history of Juneteenth and the day’s cultural significance by visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture.