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Juneteenth
/ˈdʒuːn.tiːnθ/
Definition
1
A federal holiday in the United States observed annually on June 19, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865.
2
Also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, it marks the effective end of slavery in the Confederate states, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Examples
Juneteenth barbecues hit different – ribs so tender, they're basically emancipated from the grill.
She planned a low-key Juneteenth by finally sorting her email inbox, declaring digital freedom at last.
On Juneteenth, Texas finally got the memo two years late, but turned it into the ultimate block party excuse.
Celebrating Juneteenth with red velvet cake and history podcasts – sweet freedom, one bite at a time.