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Red Velvet Cake

June 19th 1865 was a great day of jubilation that we commemorate by observing Juneteenth. Its a festive celebration, but theres a very serious piece of history behind it.

Click here for B. Smith's video introduction to the history of this holiday.

Juneteenth memorializes the end of slavery, the real end that is. Although historians and scholars consider January 1, 1863 as the end of slavery when Abraham Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation, it wasnt until federal troops led by General Gordon Grainger marched into Galveston Texas on June 19th 1865, that the true emancipation for all African Americans began. In many ways this holiday has come to symbolize for many African Americans what the 4th of July means to all Americans.

Juneteenth feasting traditionally centers around a barbecue, and other foods that are red in color. I love the idea of a meal being served around a theme. To create a Juneteenth celebration of your own, try this Red Velvet cake recipe , and serve with Hibiscus Tea Punch

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