The History: Although the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect in 1863 to free all slaves, this message of freedom took time to spread throughout the Confederacy. It was not until […]
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Celebrating Juneteenth
Friday is Juneteenth! Juneteenth, celebrated every June 19th, is a pivotal point in American history. On June 19, 1865, the last slaves in Texas were freed. This solidified the enforcement […]
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