Two years after President Abraham Lincoln gave freedom to enslaved African Americans through the Emancipation Proclamation, Union troops brought news to Galveston, Texas. More than 250,000 African Americans celebrated their freedom. Juneteenth upholds the principles of self-determination, citizenship, and democracy, which highlight their hopes and dreams. This holiday represents deep hope and organization during uncertain

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