19 Of The Best Damn Reactions To Juneteenth

Today marks 153 years since the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the state of Texas. June 19, 1865, is the true Independence Day for Black folks across the country and social media is celebrating. Check out the best reactions to Juneteetnth.

1. For Those Who Aren’t Aware…

For those who don’t know about Juneteenth. #Juneteenth #Juneteenth2018 pic.twitter.com/PSOsvTLaJl
— Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) June 19, 2018

2. From Our Possible Future President…

On #Juneteenth, we celebrate emancipation and remember the long struggle for freedom. The slaves in Galveston were not told they were free until 2 yrs after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. More than 150 yrs later, our work is far from finished to achieve equality for all. pic.twitter.com/QAvVZGTxH5
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) June 19, 2018

3. Sojourner Truth

In honor of #Juneteenth, this picture depicts abolitionist Sojourner Truth sitting for one of the Civil War’s most iconic portraits. https://t.co/olCV93C0F7 pic.twitter.com/E9Qp2qr154
— The Met (@metmuseum) June 19, 2018

4. Sojourner Truth

In honor of #Juneteenth, this picture depicts abolitionist Sojourner Truth sitting for one of the Civil War’s most iconic portraits. https://t.co/olCV93C0F7 pic.twitter.com/E9Qp2qr154
— The Met (@metmuseum) June 19, 2018

5. Harlem U.S.A.

The 2018 #Juneteenth parade in Harlem. Juneteenth recognizes the day in June of 1865 when blacks in parts of the south received word that the Civil War was over and they were free from slavery. pic.twitter.com/8BYaiNvi1x
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 16, 2018

6. Harlem U.S.A.

The 2018 #Juneteenth parade in Harlem. Juneteenth recognizes the day in June of 1865 when blacks in parts of the south received word that the Civil War was over and they were free from slavery. pic.twitter.com/8BYaiNvi1x
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 16, 2018

7. Gotta Love ‘Black-ish’

🎵 We built this 🎵 #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/fJYjUxIRYL
— black-ish (@blackishabc) June 19, 2018

8. Gotta Love ‘Black-ish’

🎵 We built this 🎵 #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/fJYjUxIRYL
— black-ish (@blackishabc) June 19, 2018

9. All About The Power

Anyway...

...Happy #Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/NV8g6dNXxU
— Clarkisha “Neck-Rolling Hood Rat” Kent (@IWriteAllDay_) June 19, 2018

10. All About The Power

Anyway...

...Happy #Juneteenth! pic.twitter.com/NV8g6dNXxU
— Clarkisha “Neck-Rolling Hood Rat” Kent (@IWriteAllDay_) June 19, 2018

11. Put Your Fists Up

Happy #Juneteenth... today we celebrate the end of US slavery pic.twitter.com/8TolW8AG8T
— Relatable Black Girl (@blkgirlsrelate) June 19, 2018

12. Put Your Fists Up

Happy #Juneteenth... today we celebrate the end of US slavery pic.twitter.com/8TolW8AG8T
— Relatable Black Girl (@blkgirlsrelate) June 19, 2018

13. Too Much… LOL

Happy anniversary to Jill Stein's all-white #Juneteenth gathering. pic.twitter.com/MBFmYloqBq
— Daily Trix (@DailyTrix) June 19, 2018

14. Too Much… LOL

Happy anniversary to Jill Stein's all-white #Juneteenth gathering. pic.twitter.com/MBFmYloqBq
— Daily Trix (@DailyTrix) June 19, 2018

15. Howard University

How fitting is it that the young scholars of the “Howard University Freedom School” wish everyone a Happy #Juneteenth!✊🏾

Beginning June 19, 1865, today we celebrate the emancipation of those enslaved in America. pic.twitter.com/9uRS3Yd8u1
— Howard University (@HowardU) June 19, 2018

16. Howard University

How fitting is it that the young scholars of the “Howard University Freedom School” wish everyone a Happy #Juneteenth!✊🏾

Beginning June 19, 1865, today we celebrate the emancipation of those enslaved in America. pic.twitter.com/9uRS3Yd8u1
— Howard University (@HowardU) June 19, 2018

17. Real Talk

153 years later and we’re still trying to get free in this country. #Juneteenth2018 #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/iGXjTyytS2
— Jasmyne Cannick (@Jasmyne) June 19, 2018

18. Real Talk

153 years later and we’re still trying to get free in this country. #Juneteenth2018 #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/iGXjTyytS2
— Jasmyne Cannick (@Jasmyne) June 19, 2018

19. So True…

It’s #Juneteenth so African teams better win all day. pic.twitter.com/Hpd3XcKKNi
— Prop (@prophiphop) June 19, 2018

20. So True…

It’s #Juneteenth so African teams better win all day. pic.twitter.com/Hpd3XcKKNi
— Prop (@prophiphop) June 19, 2018

21. So True…

It’s #Juneteenth so African teams better win all day. pic.twitter.com/Hpd3XcKKNi
— Prop (@prophiphop) June 19, 2018

22. Celebration!

For those celebrating, Happy #Juneteenth!#TheGreatAwakening pic.twitter.com/dwecgSCfvY
— i'Au 🎧 (@AllahUniversal) June 19, 2018

23. Celebration!

For those celebrating, Happy #Juneteenth!#TheGreatAwakening pic.twitter.com/dwecgSCfvY
— i'Au 🎧 (@AllahUniversal) June 19, 2018

24. Celebration!

For those celebrating, Happy #Juneteenth!#TheGreatAwakening pic.twitter.com/dwecgSCfvY
— i'Au 🎧 (@AllahUniversal) June 19, 2018

25. We Approve This Message…

#Juneteenth should be a national holiday. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/soOyt0rfDh
— Kaniela Ing (@KanielaIng) June 19, 2018

26. We Approve This Message…

#Juneteenth should be a national holiday. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/soOyt0rfDh
— Kaniela Ing (@KanielaIng) June 19, 2018

27. We Approve This Message…

#Juneteenth should be a national holiday. #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/soOyt0rfDh
— Kaniela Ing (@KanielaIng) June 19, 2018

28. This Line From Issa Always Fits

happy #juneteenth.

i love us, forreal. pic.twitter.com/aROX7X0Los
— ana. (@theblkwhtco) June 19, 2018

29. This Line From Issa Always Fits

happy #juneteenth.

i love us, forreal. pic.twitter.com/aROX7X0Los
— ana. (@theblkwhtco) June 19, 2018

30. This Line From Issa Always Fits

happy #juneteenth.

i love us, forreal. pic.twitter.com/aROX7X0Los
— ana. (@theblkwhtco) June 19, 2018

31. Super Fresh

Today is National Observance Day for #Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚 pic.twitter.com/zKrSkjl4LP
— UNC Charlotte NPHC (@UNCCNPHC) June 19, 2018

32. Super Fresh

Today is National Observance Day for #Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚 pic.twitter.com/zKrSkjl4LP
— UNC Charlotte NPHC (@UNCCNPHC) June 19, 2018

33. Pure Beauty…

We have come far but we still have a long way to go! #HappyJuneteenth #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/csOzEACPVZ
— Bria Perkins (@TheBriaPerkins) June 19, 2018

34. Pure Beauty…

We have come far but we still have a long way to go! #HappyJuneteenth #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/csOzEACPVZ
— Bria Perkins (@TheBriaPerkins) June 19, 2018

35. Always Here For Angela Davis

On this day in 1865 slaves in Texas we’re emancipated, this birthing our Independence Day. Happy #Juneteenth y’all. This is our Independence Day.✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/6B3mAgXnKq
— Jamie Turner (@jamiebadu) June 19, 2018

36. Always Here For Angela Davis

On this day in 1865 slaves in Texas we’re emancipated, this birthing our Independence Day. Happy #Juneteenth y’all. This is our Independence Day.✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/6B3mAgXnKq
— Jamie Turner (@jamiebadu) June 19, 2018

37. Always Here For Angela Davis

On this day in 1865 slaves in Texas we’re emancipated, this birthing our Independence Day. Happy #Juneteenth y’all. This is our Independence Day.✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/6B3mAgXnKq
— Jamie Turner (@jamiebadu) June 19, 2018

38. The Original Announcement

Today in 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation is announced publicly in Galveston, freeing 250,000 enslaved Texans. #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/JHWlcgD1Lj
— Houstorian (@Houstorian) June 19, 2018

39. The Original Announcement

Today in 1865, the Emancipation Proclamation is announced publicly in Galveston, freeing 250,000 enslaved Texans. #Juneteenth pic.twitter.com/JHWlcgD1Lj
— Houstorian (@Houstorian) June 19, 2018