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What is Juneteenth? Also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth marks the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Celebrated on June 19th each year, this day commemorates when Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865, announcing the end of slavery—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. The celebration of Juneteenth began in Galveston, Texas in the 1860s. Today, it is honored throughout the United States. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the “Juneteenth National Independence Day Act,” officially designating it a national holiday. At Day Pitney, we honor Juneteenth by reaffirming our commitment to justice, equality, and the promotion of diversity within our community and the legal profession. #Juneteenth #EmancipationDay #FreedomDay #Equality #Justice #Diversity

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