Juneteenth, a federal holiday, is observed annually on June 19th to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, bringing freedom to the last enslaved people in the Confederacy.
The 2025 theme, “A Reckoning: Reclaiming the Past, Remembering Black Voices, Reshaping the Future,” calls us to reflect on our history, uplift Black voices, and continue the work toward justice and equality.
As an African American-owned civil engineering firm, we understand the importance of championing diversity in our industry and making contributions towards equity and equality in the communities we serve.
For more information about Juneteenth, visit https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth