Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, is not a state holiday in Florida. Here's what to know.

It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth is right around the corner! Also known as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day," this holiday represents a turning point in American history that embraces a commitment to equality for all. It not only honors the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States but also serves as a powerful reminder of the continued struggle for racial equity and social justice.