A day to share food, culture and identity with loved ones, Juneteenth commemorates the freeing of enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.It is now recognized as a federal holiday.Red foods, which symbolize resilience and joy, are traditionally eaten at Juneteenth celebrations.
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