Today is such an important day, not only historically but for the United States’ collective consciousness. There can be no racial reckoning without recognition. And, yet, many do not know about Juneteenth. Here’s a brief history: Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas in 1865 and has become a day for celebrating African American freedom and resilience. In cities across the United States, people of all races have the opportunity to reflect on the words of the Emancipation P