The term Juneteenth — a blend of the words June and the number 19 — marks what many consider the official end to slavery here in the United States: June 19th, 1865.
The federal holiday created last year is also known as Freedom Day.
A renowned historian here in Atlanta shared why this holiday is not just set aside for African Americans, but really for everyone.
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