ALT On this day in 1865, two and half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas and took control of the state, freeing all people who were still enslaved. On Juneteenth, we commemorate the sacrifice and struggles of the generations of Black Americans who fought to ensure freedom for the future generations to come. We celebrate Black freedom and the ongoing resilience in efforts to achieve equality for all Black communities across America. The University Star encourages you to reflect on the significance of this historic holiday and to continue to educate yourself on the systemic racism that continues to run deep within America today. Spend time learning about what you can do to continuously support the Black community and ways you can contribute to the fight towards social justice.