African Americans have been celebrating Juneteenth for decades. But of course, to a bigot, it only matters that whites "ever heard of this until the last couple of years". It doesn't matter unless whites know about it. So typical of "conservative" bigots, and exactly the response expected of one.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Juneteenth
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The following year, on June 19, the first official Juneteenth celebrations took place in Texas. The original observances included prayer meetings and the singing of spirituals, and celebrants wore new clothes as a way of representing their newfound freedom. Within a few years, African Americans in other states were celebrating the day as well, making it an annual tradition. Celebrations have continued across the United States into the 21st century and typically include prayer and religious services, speeches, educational events, family gatherings and picnics, and festivals with music, food, and dancing.
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