Aging UP

As our nation approaches its 250th year, the history of struggles and successes of all must be recognized. Today, and every day, we honor the strength of African Americans and Black people within our nation's history.

While the Emancipation Proclamation to end slavery in the US was signed on January 1, 1863 by President Lincoln, it wasn't until June 19, 1865, that it was finally enforced in the last remaining state of Texas.