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Freedom was declared in 1863. But in Texas, it wouldn’t reach the enslaved until June 19, 1865. This is the story of how liberation came late, was resisted violently, and still became a day of joy, legacy, and unshakable pride.
By On This DayFreedom was declared in 1863. But in Texas, it wouldn’t reach the enslaved until June 19, 1865. This is the story of how liberation came late, was resisted violently, and still became a day of joy, legacy, and unshakable pride.