June 19 is calling for a public holiday, colorful parades and closing of the stock market too?

Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, also called the Emancipation Day, on June Nine-teenth.

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It has a long awaited history.

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And it wouldn’t have been if not for Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger, a Union Army officer.

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On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, with his fellow soldiers to duly enforce the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Even though the Emancipation Proclamation had been officially signed, some areas without the presence of Union Army weren’t reinforcing it.

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So, this act by Maj. Granger is widely welcomed and celebrated, and the day off signifies equal justice for all.

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Juneteenth has been celebrated as a holiday within the African-American community since 1866.

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It is also a reminder that every race has a voice in America and everyone is equally important.

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On June 17, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the bill into law, making Juneteenth the 11th holiday recognized by the government.

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