Tweet (ThyBlackMan.com) According to Dr. Charles Taylor:  “Juneteenth or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. Although the rumors of freedom were widespread prior to this, actual emancipation did not come until General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas and issued General Order No. 3, on June … Continue reading J.J. Vann; Yesterday was Juneteenth. What is the Juneteenth Celebration about?