Here's Where You Can Celebrate Juneteenth in Metro Atlanta
Friday, June 16th, 2023
It's the third year that the nation will recognize June 19, or Juneteenth, as a federal holiday -- but it has been a celebration in Georgia long before it gained national attention.
Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States following the Civil War. The holiday, also dubbed "Freedom Day" celebrates liberation and a step toward equality. It is also used to reflect upon history and navigate progress to create an equitable society.
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