Juneteenth

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About Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates the date, June 19, 1865, when the Union Army general, Gordon Granger, reached Galveston, TX with news of outlawing slavery and that slaves were no longer enslaved. The message came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation of slaves in the US and two months after the end of the Civil War. Hundreds of thousands of enslaved men and women in Texas finally learned they were no longer enslaved. Yet, millions of slaves suffered for another two and a half years after slavery was outlawed. Since 1865, Juneteenth has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States observing the African American culture. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021.

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Juneteenth Festivities: Food, Music, and More on June 15th!

June 19th is fast approaching! As you plan for Juneteenth and other events commemorating African American history and culture, we invite you to celebrate by attending these wonderful events organized by the Juneteenth Festival Committee – who we are proud to say we collaborate with all the time! 

We will see you at the park on June 15th!

Come on out…

Food, Music, Dancing, Games, and Vendors with an array of items!

On June 19, 1865, the veil of oppression was lifted as Union troops reached Texas, marking a historic moment in the struggle for freedom. Despite President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, many African American and Black individuals remained enslaved, their liberation delayed by the South’s concealment of the war’s end. For those in Texas, the news of Confederate defeat brought newfound hope as they learned of their freedom under the Proclamation. Yet, the reality was stark; on plantations untouched by Union forces, emancipation remained a distant dream. June 19th, now celebrated as Juneteenth, stands as a reminder of resilience and the ongoing fight for equality.

Juneteenth Tremendous Tuesdays at the University of Arizona

  • Tuesday 4 June 2024:
    Speaker: Dr. Lehman Benson, Vice President, Black Advancement and Engagement

    Beyond Juneteenth: The Legacy of Juneteenth

    Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm

    Location: Pima Room, Student Union Memorial Center (Level 3)

  • Tuesday 11 June 2024:
    Speaker: Dr. Tani Sanchez, Professor of Practice, Africana Studies

    Beyond Juneteenth: Why Everyone Can Celebrate

    Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm

    Location: Pima Room, Student Union Memorial Center (Level 3)

  • Tuesday 18 June 2024:
    Speaker: Dr. Johnny Bowens, Senior Lecturer, Africana Studies

    History of Tucson Juneteenth – Historical Context

    Time: 2:00 – 3:00 pm

    Location: Pima Room, Student Union Memorial Center (Level 3)

  • Tuesday 25 June 2024:
Learn about the Juneteenth Festival and Activities

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