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The School Just Across the Street

Councill School was simply woven into the very fabric of our lives.

Why We Should Remember and Celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their emancipation, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Jul 16, 20252 min read

Juneteenth

In the Summer of 2021, the decision was made to make Juneteenth a nationally recognized holiday.

Jul 10, 20224 min read