Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is celebrated on June 19th each year. It commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom. This news came two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. Juneteenth is a time for reflection, education, and celebration of African American history and culture. It is marked by various events such as parades, picnics, concerts, and historical reenactments. T