B ANN'S BLOG — educate yourself
Honoring Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom and Reflection
Introduction: At B Ann's Boutique, we believe in celebrating and honoring the rich tapestry of history that shapes our community. Today, we take a moment to recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and marks a significant chapter in our nation's journey toward freedom and equality. The Significance of Juneteenth: Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed the last enslaved African Americans that they were free. This was a full two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation....