The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on June 7, 2023
Americans will soon celebrate Juneteenth, marking the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.
For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history with joy, in the form of parades, street festivals, musical performances or cookouts.
