Juneteenth—also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, or the country’s second Independence Day—stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom. When Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and fellow federal soldiers arrived in Galveston, a coastal town on Texas’ Galveston Island, on June 19, 1865, it was to issue orders for the emancipation of enslaved people […]
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Join Sankofa Community Connection in celebrating Juneteenth at the Great Friend’s Meeting House
Written and submitted by Sankofa Community Connection JUNETEENTH is the national celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Our event in Newport, RI demonstrates our commitment to presenting the historical impact and progression of African American heritage and culture. Back in 2020 we advocated for and received a proclamation from the City […]