Americans’ awareness of Juneteenth is on the rise: Survey

Far more Americans are aware of Juneteenth and are going to celebrate it this year than in years past, a new survey found.

The survey, conducted by YouGov, polled Americans on their awareness of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday that marks the day in 1865 when Black slaves in Texas learned of their freedom after the Civil War, the last people to be emancipated.

While the holiday is officially marked on June 19, early celebrations across the country are already underway.