Juneteenth marks the anniversary of the day when enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received the news that they were free — almost three years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed by President Lincoln. Here are just some of the cities observing the holiday across the country:
1. St. Louis:
2. Boston:
3. Houston:
4. Washington, DC:
5. New York:
Here’s a real sense of how big the NYC #Juneteenth protest is today 👇🏻
6. Galveston, Texas:
7. Atlanta:
8. Miami:
A few dozen protesters have gathered in downtown Miami to commemorate #Juneteenth and protest police brutality. The event was organized by local teens.
9. Tulsa, Oklahoma:
10. Chicago:
Hundreds gather near Grant Park in Chicago to celebrate Juneteenth and raise awareness for issues African Americans face today. @WBBMNewsradio
11. Dallas:
12. Annapolis, Maryland:
13. Seattle:
#Seattle #Juneteenth events underway as members of the ILWU have arrived at the Port of Seattle at Pier 46 as part of a west coast port shutdown.
14. St. Paul, Minnesota:
15. Philadelphia:
Somehow a drum line materialized. Not sure that was planned or not lol
16. Oakland:
Shutting down the Port of Oakland for Juneteenth! No justice no peace!
17. Fargo, North Dakota:
