Why June 19 Is the Federal Holiday & Why Is It Called Juneteenth?
Introduction: Why the Term βJuneteenthβ Is in the Hot Discussion Today In the past few years, the word βJuneteenthβ has repeated in headlines, social media, schools, and public events. While it was once a little-known commemoration limited to parts of the Southern United States, Juneteenth is now a federal holiday in the United States. But one common question still unanswered for many: Why is it called Juneteenth? The name …