Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, the day enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free. Here's the history behind the holiday, and why it still resonates today.
In 2020, a series of high-profile killings of Black Americans drew national attention. Video of George Floyd's murder by a police officer sparked outrage and protests around the world. Against that backdrop, activists used Juneteenth to spotlight ongoing inequality and systemic racism in America, drawing new international interest in the holiday across generations.

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