Despite occurring on June 19, 1865, it took until 2021 for Juneteenth to receive recognition as a federal holiday, underscoring the long-overdue acknowledgment of this pivotal moment in history.
It's essential to explain Juneteenth to children, despite their age, especially amidst ongoing attempts to suppress discussions about race in schools, making it crucial to educate them on Black liberation.
The Emancipation Proclamation signed by Lincoln in 1863 didn't immediately free all enslaved individuals, revealing the complexities and delays in the abolition of slavery in the United States.
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