On June 19, 1865 federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and informed enslaved African Americans of their emancipation. But the troops’ arrival came more than 2 years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

Today, Juneteenth is celebrated across the United States to recognize the end of slavery as well as to celebrate African American culture and achievements.

To really understand the history of enslaved people in the US, The Fem Word team takes a look at when it began, and what the iconic civil rights activist Opal Lee - and 2022 Nobel Peace Prize nominee - did in 2016 to make Juneteenth a national holiday.

Modern Musings, Talks With The Team, Women Through HistoryMonika SamtaniJune 19, 2022juneteenth, black history, black women, diversity, history, american history, politics, civil war, emancipationComment