On June 19, 1865 (known as Juneteenth), federal troops took control of Galveston Texas to ensure the freedom of all enslaved people. "Although emancipation didn’t happen overnight for everyone—in some cases, enslavers withheld the information until after harvest season—celebrations broke out among newly freed Black people, and Juneteenth was born" (What is Juneteenth). Juneteenth became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. McKee Library has numerous resources to help you learn more about the history of slavery in the United States.
Research Guides
To explore background information on slavery, civil rights, and racism in the United States. visit the following research guides:
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