1900 – Juneteenth Celebration in Austin, Texas

A notable Juneteenth celebration occurred on June 19, 1900, in Austin, Texas, known as the Emancipation Day celebration. Held in \”East Woods\” on East 24th Street, the event featured a large gathering of African Americans commemorating their freedom with various festivities. Photographs from this celebration provide valuable historical insights into early Juneteenth observances. guides.canadacollege.edu

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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
1872 – Emancipation Park Established in Houston, 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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