On June 19, 1865, more than 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas finally received news that the war had ended and they were free. Jubilant celebrations broke out across the state and spread to the south, including Georgia and South Carolina. Today, 47 states and the District of Columbia recognize Juneteenth as either a state holiday or day of observance, … Continue reading "SAAM’s Juneteenth Celebration Features Lauri Lyons & The Rest With Honor Savannah Initiative"