Originating back in 1865, the slaves of Galveston, Texas were the last enslaved people to find out that slavery had ended. It was almost two-and-a-half years after Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863 when Union soldiers broke the news to those enslaved in Galveston on June 19, thus creating Juneteenth.
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For decades Juneteenth has been a holiday that has gone without federal recognition, until 2021 when President Joe Biden signed legislation to make it a federal holiday.
So this Juneteenth, Audacy gives you the gift of Black Voices & Inspiration, something you can listen to while you get ready or are on the way to your Juneteenth festivities in your neighborhood!
Featuring artists like India.Aire, James Brown, Kendrick Lamar and Queen Latifah, there's something for everyone. Listen above or anytime on the free Audacy app.
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