What does Juneteenth mean to you? For many, it means freedom. For others, it’s also about existence, survival, and achievement despite facing many odds. Juneteenth — also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day — stands as an enduring symbol of Black American freedom. As communities across the nation come together to commemorate Juneteenth, it serves as a reminder of those who sacrificed, like the two million Africans that died during the infamous ‘middle passage’ across the Atlantic, to those that ultimately achieved freedom and opportunity today, including 2.1 million Black undergraduates enrolled in higher education. The National Park Service has the honor of protecting sacred places and histories for the American people, many of which explore enslavement, emancipation, and the fight for equality that are integral to the American experience. Learn more about the origin of Juneteenth and it’s connection to parks across the nation by clicking the link in our bio. #juneteenth ...