Juneteenth

NYU Tandon joins communities around the country to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the United States.

A Brief History

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were now free. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth marks an effective end to slavery in the United States and is celebrated in cities and towns across the county.

Honoring Juneteenth

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation designating Juneteenth as an official public holiday in New York State on October 14, 2020. Juneteenth became a federal holiday when President Biden signed legislation on June 17, 2021.

Learn more about the annual Juneteenth NY Festival.

NYU Tandon Event:

Paint and Sip
June 16, 2022, 4 pm

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is hosting a Paint and Sip Live event to celebrate Juneteenth. This event will provide our community with the opportunity to learn more about Juneteenth, connect with community members, sip, dance, laugh and create a masterpiece of their own. All the painting supplies you need will be shipped to your door. You will supply your beverage of choice.

NYU Event:

GSI: A Juneteenth Conversation with Annette Gordon-Reed
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 · 4 pm - 5 pm

Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth 2022 with our next featured event in the NYU BeTogether Global Scholars & Innovators Series: A Juneteenth Conversation with Professor Annette Gordon-Reed.