Juneteenth Pronunciation: /ˌdʒuːnˈtiːnθ/ (joon-TEENTH)
Definition: A holiday commemorating June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and is observed with community gatherings, cultural events, education, and reflection. It became a federal holiday in 2021.
Example: On Juneteenth, communities across the U.S. honor African American freedom and achievements with festivals, parades, and historical reenactments.