06/19/2026
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free. General Orders No. 3 carried that news to the city, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
The original Juneteenth flag holds red, white, and blue from the American flag. A five-point star represents Texas. A burst surrounds it, showing freedom spreading outward to every enslaved person in the country.
Today we honor that history. We celebrate the progress made and stay committed to the work ahead in the pursuit of justice for all.
Happy Juneteenth!