An emancipation celebration in Zinn Park. Includes information on program, Juneteenth history, and photos of past festivals.

Time line of events that led up to the Emancipation Proclamation which abolished slavery in the United States.

Text of Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation that abolished slavery in the United States.

History of the holiday that had its origins when Texas freed its slaves; includes a bibliography.

From the Black Experience page of the Electronic Village.

Explores the role Texas State Rep. Al Edwards played in making June 19th a state holiday.

Website brings together the spirit of Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration of the ending of slavery. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. Juneteenth commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievement. It is a day, a week, and in some areas a month marked with celebrations, guest speakers, picnics and family gatherings.

Provides basic information about celebration scheduled for June 14-17, 2001.

A personal reflection on the holiday and on Galveston.

NAJL supports and provides resources for African American cultural awareness and community revitalization. Also supports and helps to organize festivals such as Juneteenth.