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The 2025 Juneteenth celebration is coming up
In 1865, enslaved African Americans were emancipated in the United States. 1865 'til Infinity is a campaign dedicated to San Francisco's annual celebration of Juneteenth. Events happen annually throughout June, and are a great way to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses and communities in San Francisco. Since 1865, African Americans will forever be free.See events for JuneteenthWhy it all happens
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and celebrates African American culture in recognition of black contributions and progress.
The name, “Juneteenth,” is in reference to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas and announced that the Civil War was over and the enslaved were now free. While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed into law in 1863, it effectively had zero legal impact since the Confederacy had seceded from the Union. As a result enslaved Blacks remained in bondage 2 years after President Lincoln sign the proclamation.