by Cass

Black Independence Day is coming!

What is that, you ask?

Juneteenth! The unofficial end of slavery was June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger informed slaves in Galveston, Texas, that they were free.

Did you know that Juneteenth is now recognized as a Federal Holiday?

Celebrated on June 19 every year, Juneteenth is the first new Federal holiday instituted since Martin Luther King Day in 1983.

What do you do on Juneteenth?

Good question. People celebrate the same ways they do on July 4th, except no fireworks. There will be cook outs, community service projects, marches, and other commemorative events.

Should you celebrate and participate in events happening?

Damn right, you should! Check out your "What's Happening” page in your city for a list of events and organizations participating in this year’s Juneteenth celebrations. There will be events and activities happening all weekend. I am sure you will find something the whole family will enjoy!

Love, your family @ The CSPC