06/19/2026
❤️🖤💚 Juneteenth — Freedom Day 💚🖤❤️
In 1864, Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first Black woman to become a doctor of medicine in the United States! After the Civil War ended in 1865, she worked with other Black physicians to care for freed slaves who would have otherwise been without medical care. In 1883, she published a book on medical advice for women and children, which was one of the first medical publications by an African American.
On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas to read "General Order No. 3," finally enforcing the freedom of 250,000 enslaved Black Texans.
Today, we honor the newest federal holiday,Juneteenth, as a day to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrate the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black communities throughout history.
Juneteenth is a time to reflect American history and the journeys to Freedom, recognize the struggles that shaped (and still shape) our nation, reaffirm our commitment to work together for equality, justice, and opportunity for EVERYONE, and continue the ongoing dialogue around equality and civil rights.
Happy Juneteenth ✨
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