Celebrations broke out across the LA area Sunday to mark Juneteenth, the commemoration of the emancipation of slaves in the U.S.
The organization describes itself as aligning the resources, networks and voices of California's foundations with the goal of improving opportunities for African American, Latino, Asian Pacific Islander and Native American boys and young men.
Juneteenth marks the anniversary of Union Army Gen. Gordon Granger reading General Order No. 3 in Galveston,on June 19, 1865, which began, "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free," referring to Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on Sept. 22, 1862, declaring all slaves free in Confederate territory.
Juneteenth became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.Local celebrations, fair held for Juneteenth Because the federal bank reserve will be observing Juneteenth on Monday, most banks will be closed including Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan. However, TD Bank will be closed Sunday, as is their normal schedule, and will be open Monday."Juneteenth is a day to reflect on both bondage and freedom -- a day of both pain and purpose," Biden declared in his proclamation declaring Sunday as the Juneteenth Day of Observance.
"On Juneteenth, we remember our extraordinary capacity to heal, to hope, and to emerge from our worst moments as a stronger, freer, and more just nation. It is also a day to celebrate the power and resilience of Black Americans, who have endured generations of oppression in the ongoing journey toward equal justice, equal dignity, equal rights and equal opportunity in America.
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