News The History and Origins of Juneteenth by Daniel Perez - News Editor June 19, 2026 by Daniel Perez - News Editor June 19, 2026 Juneteenth Marks Emancipation in Texas on June 19, 1865 Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S., was celebrated on June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail