Juneteenth is the remembrance and celebration of June 19th, 1865. The celebration marks the day that slaves in Galveston, Texas were told that slavery had ended. President Abraham Lincoln had actually ended slavery two and a half years prior to the Texas slaves being notified. Juneteenth celebrations are marked by parades, food, honoring ancestors, and music.
While Seattle Central College continues to operate remotely, we invite you join Juneteenth Week 2020 events with Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County.
Image Source: Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, June 19, 1900, Texas. Image from The Portal to Texas History Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
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In 1980, Texas was the first state to establish Juneteenth as a state holiday. Now, many states observe Juneteenth as a state holiday or day of observance. From https://www.govinfo.gov/
Alabama 2011
Alaska 2001
Arizona 2016
Arkansas 2005
California 2002
Colorado 2004
Connecticut 2003
Delaware 2000
Washington D.C. 2003
Florida 1991
Georgia 2011
Idaho 2001
Illinois 2003
Indiana 2010
Iowa 2002
Kansas 2007
Kentucky 2005
Louisiana 2003
Maine 2011
Maryland 2014
Massachusetts 2007
Michigan 2005
Minnesota 1996
Mississippi 2010
Missouri 2003
Montana 2017
Nebraska 2009
Nevada 2011
New Jersey 2004
New Mexico 2006
New York 2004
North Carolina 2007
Ohio 2009
Oklahoma 1994
Oregon 2001
Pennsylvania 2011
Rhode Island 2013
South Carolina 2007
Tennessee 2007
Texas 1980
Utah 2016
Vermont 2008
Virginia 2007
Washington 2007
West Virginia 2008
Wisconsin 2009
Wyoming 2003