Juneteenth

Due to recent events, you likely now know what Juneteenth is. However, the so-called famous individual taking credit for the rise in knowledge is by no means anywhere related or important, and is in fact constantly working against the spirit behind the celebration. However, even though it's been an official holiday in Texas for many years now, it is only now being put up into more commonplace country wise. So, many people who did not previously know about Juneteenth are now left with the question of what exactly is the day supposed to represent? Firstly, Juneteenth is another name for Jubilation Day, which is an alternative way of stating Emancipation Day. The 19th of June is important because it was the day, two months after the end of Civil War, when the last group of slaves were informed of their new freedom.

Since then, it has been a celebrated occasion, sometimes referred to as the Black Fourth of July. It is well deserving of that title, being just as important of a day for the history involved. It's yet another way of preserving history in a light that both lets you move on and remember the history that is not a physical form like statues. As much as like most other holidays, it's popularity has waned and waxed over the years, it's still a very important date that deserves all the recognition it's getting now, and I am very glad to see the progression of views on it.

Adventure Van, signing out.