“What does Juneteenth mean to you?”

Today is Juneteenth – the day that commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States, when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were informed of their emancipation on June 19, 1865.

You can learn more about Juneteenth and hear what VNSNY staff said when asked, “What does Juneteenth mean to you?” by watching our new Ask VNSNY video. To view the video, click below.