00:00 In 2021, the U.s Congress declared Juneteenth as a federal holiday to commemorate the end of slavery in Texas on June 19th, 1865.

02:26 In 2021, Juneteeth became a U.S federal holiday to honor Texas's emancipation of enslaved people on June 19th, 1865.

04:41 The British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 initiated a gradual emancipation process in Britain's colonies, culminating with the complete end of slavery by August 1, 1840.

06:37 Juneteenth commemorates when Texas slaves learned they were free on June 19th, 1865.

08:43 Juneteenth marks both Texas slaves' delayed awareness and eventual emancipation in late June 1865, coinciding with Robert E. Lee's surrender the following month but not universally free across all states until later dates or other events like Georgia ratifying the 13th Amendment on December 6th that year.

10:53 Juneteenth commemorates Texas slaves' emancipation in June 1865 and subsequent freedom struggles.

12:57 Juneteenth marks Texas slaves' emancipation and has evolved from an unofficial holiday to federal recognition.