July 07, 2014
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On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed and published the Emancipation Proclamation; however, Texas did get the news until June 19, 1865 when General Granger proclaimed the slaves freedom in Galveston. For African Americans, June 19, the anniversary of the day, took on festive traditions and a new name, Juneteenth.
Reverend Jack Yates colle...
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