Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth by taking action to progress policies to give Black Americans equal opportunity throughout the nation.
June 19, 1865, two years after President Abraham Lincoln presented the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863, slaves in Texas finally received word: They were free.
Black communities in Texas and beyond annually celebrate this day, Juneteenth, which officially became a federal holiday in 2021.
Freedom is a thread, and a fight, woven through this nation's history and current political climate. Continue to take action to celebrate and ensure true freedom for all through awareness of racial disparities, mobilization, and bold actions necessary to further the fight for social justice and equal opportunity.
The Importance of Juneteenth
Use Your Power: Take Action
Cancel Student Debt
Student debt is a civil rights issue, and equitable education and economic opportunity for all Black people is vital for our communities.
Urge President Biden to take executive action to cancel federal student loans at a minimum of $50,000.
Defend Your Voting Rights
Ensure elections are free of barriers for all eligible voters by supporting the need for dedicated resources to guarantee that all communities — especially those systematically left behind — are included.
Advocate for the protection of our voting rights.
Advocate for An Inclusive Economy
There is a need for fair working conditions, economic security, and healthy economic conditions to help Black families grow in their communities.
Sign our petition to support an inclusive economy for Black America.
For many across this nation, Juneteenth signifies a momentous occasion that brings to light the sobering past of America.
- Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP
Juneteenth and Onward
Continue to use your power by taking action on the legislative changes needed to move us toward freedom and justice.
Take ActionJoin the Ongoing Fight
The journey toward true freedom and democracy continues. Join the NAACP to stay in the fight in your own community.
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