Juneteenth: Racial Justice Policy in Action

User icon Heather Dray
17 June 2024
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Cato Institute · 19 June 2020

On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger issued General Order No. 3 from the balcony of Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas, where he had arrived the day before at …


Brookings Institution · 16 June 2023 English

Next week, the nation will celebrate Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation of slaves in the U.S. And with this commemoration comes an essential question: Are we making real and durable …


Washington Center for Equitable Growth · 18 June 2020 English

While Juneteenth marks a day of resilience, endurance, and emancipation for Black Americans, this year’s anniversary is also a harsh reminder of the delayed freedom granted in 1865. For many, …