Biden to speak at Juneteenth event at historic church in Galveston, Texas

Understanding Juneteenth’s significance

Former President Joe Biden will commemorate Juneteenth at the Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, marking the end of slavery in the U.S. He signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law in 2021, establishing June 19 as a federal holiday to honor the historical and moral impact of slavery.