1872 – Emancipation Park Established in Houston, Texas

On June 19, 1872, a group of African American community leaders in Houston purchased 10 acres of land to create Emancipation Park. The park was established as a dedicated space for Juneteenth celebrations and other community events. This initiative represented a significant achievement in providing a safe and inclusive environment for African Americans to honor their heritage and freedom. Wikipedia

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1953 - Albert W. Dent elected President of National Health Council.
1991 - Wellington Webb is elected mayor
1865 - Juneteenth: General Order No. 3 Declares Freedom for Enslaved Texans
1866 – First Juneteenth Celebration
1953 – Baton Rouge Bus Boycott Begins
1963 – President Kennedy Proposes Civil Rights Act
1970 – Black Panther Party's Call for Constitutional Convention
2009 – U.S. Senate Apologizes for Slavery
2021 – Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday
2023 – Juneteenth Celebrations Across the U.S.
2024 – Juneteenth Observed Amid Ongoing Discussions on Racial Justice
1866 – First Juneteenth Celebration Held
1900 – Juneteenth Celebration in Austin, Texas
1964 – U.S. Senate Passes the Civil Rights Act
1980 – Texas Declares Juneteenth a State Holiday
1997 – Juneteenth Recognized by the U.S. Congress
2013 – U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth

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