Author Archives: DRabbit

Happy Juneteenth And The History Of Juneteenth

Freedom Day: What the Juneteenth flag symbolizes - CNN

Happy Juneteenth 

The flag is the brainchild of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF). Haith created the flag in 1997 with the help of collaborators, and Boston-based illustrator Lisa Jeanne Graf brought their vision to life.
The flag was revised in 2000 into the version we know today, according to the National Juneteenth Observation Foundation. Seven years later, the date “June 19, 1865” was added, commemorating the day that Union Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and told enslaved African Americans of their emancipation.
For two decades now, communities around the country have held flag-raising ceremonies on Juneteenth in celebration of their freedom.

Find out more about Juneteenth below

Continue reading

This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies.