On our first Juneteenth Federal holiday, we honor our HBCUs that were educating us prior to Emancipation and continue the legacy

HBCUs Founded Before Jan. 1, 1863

• 1837 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (Cheyney, PA)
• 1854 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (Lincoln University, PA)
• 1856 Wilberforce University (Wilberforce, OH)
• 1857 Harris-Stowe State University (St. Louis, MO)
• 1862 LeMoyne-Owen College (Memphis, TN)

Juneteenth has taken on a symbolic national reverence as the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation finally reached Texas, but, in reality, the Emancipation Proclamation didn’t end slavery, and neither did the Civil War.

Here are 3 myths about its history. pic.twitter.com/1Ihe6fJgcd

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) June 19, 2021

A reminder that Cheyney will host Caroline Randall Williams and the winners of the inaugural “I Matter” Poetry competition on campus on June 19th. You will not want to miss their performances and discussions! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/vuxvs0ilw3

— Cheyney University (@CheyneyUniv) June 15, 2021

Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth . . . reflect on the historic significance of Juneteenth and consider actions that you can take that will contribute to making our communities more diverse, equitable, and socially responsible.”

-Pres. Allen pic.twitter.com/sAm1xN6wBN

— Lincoln University (@LincolnUofPA) June 19, 2021

#juneteenth #wu1856 #thefirstthefuture pic.twitter.com/5TeHHnnSxb

— Wilberforce Univ. (@wilberforce_u) June 19, 2021

Happy Juneteenth Hornets 🐝

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) was declared a holiday by the City of St. Louis this past year. The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, over 150 years ago. It was recognized as Juneteenth Independence Day by congress in 1997. pic.twitter.com/R0T39hRsic

— Harris-Stowe Univ (@HarrisStowe) June 19, 2021

Juneteenth is fast approaching! Mark your calendars for June 19, 2021 and join the Alumni Association and LOC community for this Juneteenth celebration. The event is FREE but all attendees MUST register. https://t.co/70xQzNimpz #Juneteenth2021 #LOCMagicians #HBCUMemphis pic.twitter.com/oOnNjlzzBU

— LeMoyne-Owen College (@LOC_Magicians) June 17, 2021