Today, we observe and celebrate Juneteenth. Juneteenth represents an end to slavery in the U.S.—two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. While Juneteenth is recognized as a holiday in Florida, it’s not a federally recognized holiday. The Alligator encourages all of its readers and followers to educate themselves on the holiday and the history of slavery in the U.S.
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