The term Juneteenth — a blend of the words June and the number 19 — marks what many consider the official end to slavery here in the United States: June 19th, 1865.
The federal holiday created last year is also known as Freedom Day.
A renowned historian here in Atlanta shared why this holiday is not just set aside for African Americans, but really for everyone.
Dr. Karcheik Sims-Alvarado, an assistant professor at Morehouse College, has studied history and African-American culture for more than 20 years.
Sims-Alvarado says Juneteenth is a day that everyone should take to reflect on not just celebration, but also on modern-day problems that persist.
