Juneteenth is our nation's holiday that celebrates when all citizens were free. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates when the enslaved in Galveston, Texas were freed, June 19, 1865.

New Orleans has several events this week in honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. Why it matters: Juneteenth celebrations are growing amid a general backlash on civil rights and discussions on racism.

Juneteenth recognizes one of the most important moments in U.S. history, commemorating the end of slavery. Here's how Redding will celebrate.