JUNETEENTH : THE SLAVES INDEPENDENCE DAY

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and independence. It is the oldest celebration that serves as a reminder that slavery has ended.in history of the United States notes that in June, 19 1865 Union Army under the command of Major General Gordon Granger docked in Galveston, Texas. Mr. Gordon brings great news. First, the war was over and the second that all slaves has been emancipated

The proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War. There was some resistance to this proclamation until regiments General Granger is strong enough to influence and overcome resistance. There are many stories scattered about the emancipation of the pending messages for two and a half years. Some say that the original messenger was murdered on his way to Texas when he carried this good news. Other historical accounts claim that the workforce will reduce labor plantations.so,the message was deliberately kept secret. Last news was arrested for cotton plantation owners wanted to reap the benefits of one last harvest. The first General Granger action is to read a general order number three. "The people of Texas were told that in accordance with the Proclamation from the Executive the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and the rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection until now existing between them becomes that between employer and worker free. " This message makes General Granger's "Shock Jock" in his day.He appeared as Howard Stern or Don Imus stronger. His words attracted the attention of society and very shocked ,others as slaves immediately respond with joy. Many slaves went to the north as a symbol of true freedom. Other occasional travel to different countries to rejoin relatives and friends who have been long lost. Resurrection celebration Junteenth triggered by the civil rights movement. Al Edwards Texas state legislator African Americans played an important role in the course of Juneteenth became Holidays Official Texas. On January 1, 1980. There are many people who have moved to Texas and do not know about what exactly Juneteenth all about. Other countries embrace and celebrate the holiday with their own special way. Through the Texas community and the world have enjoyed the popularity of Juneteenth. Major institutions and museums have sponsored Juneteenth activities. The organization has been formed to ensure and promote the cultural knowledge of a History of African American Juneteenth