Friday 19 June 2020
Learn more on the Theme Page on Slavery
On June 19, 1865, Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger unknowingly established the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.
What Does Juneteenth Celebrate? | Wonderopolishttps://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-does-juneteenth-celebrateToday’s Wonder of the Day is a joyous celebration of freedom!
What is Juneteenth? – YouTube (5:40)https://youtu.be/K3aQjTy328o
We look at where the holiday of Juneteenth came from and why it’s still a mystery to so many people. Use the subtitles!