Hundreds gathered on Tuesday, June 18, to celebrate Juneteenth at Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Eastview Campus.

This annual event marks the announcement of the emancipation of slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation.

Watch the celebration highlights.

Hosted by ACC’s African American Cultural Center, in collaboration with various college offices and programs, the Juneteenth celebration featured live performances, games, dancing, a dunk tank, giveaways, community tables, local artists, and more.

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