Event Brief
Jun 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Juneteenth: date, meaning and flag symbolism
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Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston learned they were freed; explains the holiday and flag.
WHO: Americans observing Juneteenth
WHAT: Explanation of when Juneteenth is, what it commemorates, and what its flag represents
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
WHERE: Galveston, Texas
WHY: The holiday commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston learned they had been freed.
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