With Juneteenth now recognized as a federal holiday, most government offices, banks, and businesses are closed Thursday in observance. The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is increasingly being embraced through education, remembrance, and celebration.
Atlanta City Councilmember Michael Julian Bond emphasized the significance of the holiday and its relatively recent historical context.
“I think it’s important to note that 150 some odd years ago when slavery came to an end was not that long ago,” Bond said…