Happy Juneteenth

This year, Sunday is not only Father’s Day, it also happens to be Juneteenth – a holiday that that honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of two words: “June” and “nineteenth.” It’s believed to be the oldest African-American holiday, with annual celebrations on June 19th in different parts of the country dating back to 1866.