Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Jubilee Day, commemorates the day that slaves in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom — two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Happy Juneteenth! Learn more about CIEE's pledge to do more for racial equality and social justice in our link in bio🔗 #ciee #cieestudyabroad #juneteenth #diversityabroad