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History.com - Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.

Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863. 

Collection boxes are available at the following Fargo-Moorhead locations:

Free professional haircuts and shaves will be offered to individuals at the Day of Dignity event.

A limited amount of free food and beverages will be provided for the community in need. More details to follow. 

Growing Together Community Gardens is providing free, fresh, seasonal produce for our Day of Dignity event. 

Resource tables showcasing the various community resources available to our community and neighbors in need are present at Day of Dignity to provide information, make connections and more. 

Items collected during Broadway Square's Personal Care Product Dignity Drive (July 10-August 25) are available for community members attending the Day of Dignity event to select from. 

Any items not claimed by the end of the event are packaged into Personal Care Bundles and distributed through the Gladys Ray Shelter or Engagement Center.