L.J. Graf designed the Juneteenth flag with much symbolism. The red, white and blue symbolize that enslaved people and their descendants were American. The star pays homage to Texas. The bursting new star on the horizon respresents a new freedom and a new people. Read more at Mental Floss.

Make plans to celebrate Juneteenth Freedom Day at LLCC tomorrow with the second annual Freedom Walk at 8:30 a.m.