What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the official freedom day for African Americans it celebrates those who were enslaved in the United States. Celebrated annually on the 19th of June throughout the United States, it is yet to be considered an official holiday by US government. Specifically, it commemorates Union army general Gordon Granger announcing federal orders in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, proclaiming that all slaves in Texas were free. To commemorate this holiday Beyonce released a new single titled Black Parade to celebrate Juneteenth weekend:
You can listen to the song on our Spotify playlist Black Lives Matter below:
Here's a quotable for the gram:
If that was not enough Beyonce also made a black business directory on her website:
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