Learn the history of this celebration of the end of US slavery. The date, June 19, Gen. Gordon Granger's enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas.

Article describes facts on the origins of this holiday celebrating the end of slavery. Discover the corner in Galveston, Texas, where the declaration of freedom was made.

Essay describes the traditions and history of this American holiday. Includes a bibliography.

Includes a FAQ, a prayer and a list of reasons why Juneteenth should be celebrated.

Glance at a very brief description of the origins of this holiday.

Texas State Library and Archives Commission offers this article on the emancipation day celebrated by African-Americans in Texas.

Exhibits news articles, press releases and a letter to the president all regarding the celebration of Juneteenth.

San Francisco Bay Area ezine article relates the happenings at Nortel's Juneteenth celebration on June 19, 1997.